[Burroughs Wellcome Fund](https://www.bwfund.org)

September 2, 2025 (Letter of Intent) | January 12, 2026 (Full application)

$560,000 total over five years; supports postdoc and initial faculty years

Supports early-career researchers transitioning from quantitative sciences into biological research careers.

--- ## Description The Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund are designed to support early-career researchers with backgrounds in physical, mathematical, computational sciences, or engineering as they transition into postdoctoral research in the biological sciences. The program aims to foster academic research careers at the intersection of these disciplines, providing significant financial and professional support to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. --- ## Due Dates - September 2, 2025: Letter of Intent deadline - January 12, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $560,000 over five years - Funding is structured to support both advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years as a faculty member. --- ## Eligibility - Open to U.S. and Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents. - Applicants must be transitioning from training in the physical, mathematical, computational sciences, or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences. - Intended for early-career researchers pursuing an academic research career at the scientific interface. - Additional eligibility details and restrictions (including on holding other grants or faculty positions) are provided in the [Request for Proposals](https://www.bwfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BWF-CASI-RFP-2026_Final.pdf) and [FAQ](https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/interfaces-in-science/career-awards-at-the-scientific-interface/frequently-asked-questions/). --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent by September 2, 2025. - Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by January 12, 2026. - Application materials include research proposals and recommendation letters; see the [RFP](https://www.bwfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BWF-CASI-RFP-2026_Final.pdf) for specific requirements. - Applications are managed via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Interviews for finalists are typically held in April, with awards announced in June and funding beginning in July. --- ## Additional Information - The program is highly competitive and specifically targets those at the interface of quantitative and biological sciences. - For detailed guidance, review the [FAQ](https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/interfaces-in-science/career-awards-at-the-scientific-interface/frequently-asked-questions/) and [video overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifIr2iJEVc) from the program officer. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/interfaces-in-science/career-awards-at-the-scientific-interface/) - [Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://www.bwfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BWF-CASI-RFP-2026_Final.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/interfaces-in-science/career-awards-at-the-scientific-interface/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Begin a Proposal](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [Video Overview of CASI Program](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifIr2iJEVc) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------|---------------| | Tammy Collins, PhD | Program Officer | [tcollins@bwfund.org](mailto:tcollins@bwfund.org) | 919-991-5120 | | Eliza Gary | Program Associate | [egary@bwfund.org](mailto:egary@bwfund.org) | 919-991-5107 | | Lama Haidar | Program Coordinator | [lhaidar@bwfund.org](mailto:lhaidar@bwfund.org) | 919-991-5115 | | General Inquiries | - | [Contact Form](https://www.bwfund.org/contact/) | (919) 991-5100|

Career Awards at the Scientific Interface - Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Sign in to see full grant listing