Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease

Organization
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
21 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone Number
(919)991-5100

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development

Award Type -
Grant

Purpose
To support accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology, shedding light on how human and microbial systems are affected by their encounters; and to provide opportunities for accomplished investigators still early in their careers to study what happens at the points where human and microbial systems connect.
Focus -
Biology; Infectious diseases; Pathology; Veterinary science and medicine.
Qualifications -
Applicants must have an established record of independent research; citizens and non-citizen permanent and temporary residents of the U.S. and Canada who are legally qualified to work in the U.S. or Canada are eligible; citizens and non-citizen permanent and temporary residents of the U.S. and Canada who are legally qualified to work in the U.S. or Canada are eligible; candidates who are temporary U.S. residents must hold a valid U.S. visa (J-1, H1B, F-1 or O-1 visas). Temporary Canadian residents must hold a valid Canadian visa (Study Permit, C-43, C44, C-10, or C-20 work permits/visas); candidates who will be promoted to Associate Professor by November 15, 2018, are not eligible to apply; candidates who have completed a Burroughs Wellcome Fund career development award (CAMS or CASI) are encouraged to apply but must contact BWF before writing the pre-proposal. Having had BWF travel, career guidance for trainees, preterm birth, regulatory science, or PDEP grants does not impact PATH support.
Criteria
Selection will be based on PATH Advisory Committee will review pre-proposals and full proposals, interview finalists, and make recommendations to BWF's Board of Directors for funding.
Amount -
$500,000
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
Varies.
To Apply
Applicants must read all information provided in the program website to ensure successful application; prepare, in advance, the documents required in the proposal elements; combine and order the supporting materials into one (1) PDF file (prescribed formats are provided in the program website); upload the combined file of supporting documents as one attachment on the "Attachments" page of the submission website; other procedures must be confer to the program and submission websites.
Deadline -
November 15.

Contact -
Email: vmcgovern@bwfund.org.
For more information
http://www.bwfund.org