The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to serve and strengthen society by fostering a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences, with the goal of improving human health through education and science innovation in areas of significant need. They offer financial support predominantly through competitive, peer-reviewed award programs, primarily funding individual researchers via their home institutions. Additionally, BWF grants aid to non-profits that work towards creating a better science environment, embodying the belief that diversity in the scientific workforce is crucial for research innovation and public service.
The Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) by BWF offer $560,000 over five years to support the transition from postdoctoral positions to faculty roles. Targeted at U.S. and Canadian scholars in the early stages of their careers, these awards encourage individuals trained in the physical, mathematical, computational sciences, or engineering to apply their expertise to biological sciences. Launched in 1999, CASI aims to foster academic research careers, bridging advanced postdoctoral training and the initial years of faculty service.