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CGT CGT Project Development and Evaluation Workshop

burroughs wellcome fund

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund announces a workshop for early career administrators whose work focuses on the career development of PhD scientists.

The workshop will focus on developing participants’ research evaluation skills while creating new career focused interventions or activities for use at the participants’ home institutions. In the year following the workshop, participants will each develop their research and evaluation networks, run their project with support from a $15,000 grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, submit their results for presentation a national meeting, and produce a rigorously prepared manuscript for publication.

Eight seats are available.

The application process uses the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s grant submission system and requires a signature from the applicant’s institutional grants office indicating willingness to accept a grant to support a project developed at the workshop.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the creativity of the application, the strength of the institutional commitment, and the strength of accompanying letters. We expect that the workshop will reflect a diverse geographic range, a variety of institution types, and a diverse group of practitioners, just as our Career Guidance for Trainees competitive grant program does.

Application deadline
March 12, 2026

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Although BWF does not publicly publish detailed statistical predictors of success, some general facts are known:

🔹 The Fund’s programs are highly competitive, with overall success rates reported around ~10 % in some directories (actual rates vary by award).

🔹 Awards are selected through peer review by external advisory committees of scientific experts.

🔹 Some programs highlight specific strategic priorities (e.g., integrating climate change into biomedical research or prioritizing underrepresented scientists), which may indirectly influence competitiveness.

📊 What Predicts Success in BWF Applications?

BWF does not publish a formal universal “grant success predictor” model like some national agencies do. However, the following can be inferred from program instructions and FAQs:

⦿ Key Evaluation Factors (Implicit or Stated in Program Guides)

Scientific Merit & Innovation: Competitiveness of research aims.

Alignment With Program Priorities: Fit with stated focus areas (e.g., climate + health, scientific interface).

Applicant Potential: Track record and promise as an emerging scientist.

Institutional Support: Strength of institutional commitment (especially for career development awards).

Diversity & Inclusion: Some programs emphasize diversity and equity in science.

⦿ What Isn’t Required

Many BWF programs do not require a pre-proposal or letter of intent.

⦿ Review Process

Competitive awards are reviewed by relevant advisory committees of external scientists — meaning peer evaluation quality is a central component of selection.

📌 Summary

BWF offers a range of biomedical and science education funding opportunities through competitive, peer-reviewed awards.

While the Fund does not publicly publish explicit grant success predictors, competitiveness is high (often ~10 % or less), and review focuses on scientific merit, alignment with program goals, and applicant potential.

Applicants should carefully follow program-specific guidelines and prioritize alignment with stated research priorities to improve competitiveness.

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Others

Eligibility Requirements

Academic administrators whose work is at least 80% focused on career development activities pertaining to graduate students or postdoctoral fellows at a research focused institution in the United States or Canada and who have been in this type of role for at least 3 years (36 months) but not more than 7 years (84 months) may apply. Employees of both non-profit degree-granting institutions and independent research institutes may apply.

Typically, successful applicants will be running substantial activities within graduate career centers, postdoctoral offices, or interdepartmental graduate programs. Some, but not most, faculty serve roles that are appropriate — the requirement for 80% effort is a good guide. This workshop is not targeted to education researchers or trainees in education research unless they meet all other requirements above (time in position, 80% effort focused on providing career development to grad students and/ or postdocs).

Eligible Countries:

Canada

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: burroughs wellcome fund

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 21 T.W. Alexander Drive Durham, NC 27713-2847

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