Career Awards for Medical Scientists
The Career Awards for Medical Scientists by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund support physician-scientists transitioning to independent faculty roles in basic, disease-oriented, or translational biomedical research.
Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Eligibility Check) | September 30, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $700,000 total over five years; specific annual and phase-based limits apply
Summary: Supports physician-scientists transitioning from postdoctoral/fellowship training to independent faculty positions in basic biomedical, disease-oriented, or translational research.
Key Information: 75% research effort required; strict eligibility and application deadlines; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
The Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) program provides substantial funding to physician-scientists committed to academic research careers, specifically supporting the transition from advanced postdoctoral or fellowship training to the early years of faculty service. The goal is to foster independent biomedical research and leadership by enabling recipients to pursue ambitious projects during this pivotal career stage. This highly competitive award is designed for those focused on basic biomedical, disease-oriented, or translational research, and aims to increase diversity and innovation in the physician-scientist workforce.
