Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program Revson Scholars FAQ

What is the BWF PDEP/Revson Scholars Award?

Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) provides $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 grant cycle, BWF and the Charles H. Revson Foundation announced a collaboration aimed at expanding diversity and inclusion in the scientific research community.

Through PDEP, the Charles H. Revson Foundation funds up to five additional fellowships to postdoctoral researchers at institutions located within the New York Metro area. PDEP award recipients being supported by the Charles H. Revson Foundation will be recognized as BWF PDEP/Revson Scholars.

All elements of the BWF PDEP/Revson Scholars award and programming are consistent with all PDEP awardees, except for some additional engagement activities offered by the Charles H. Revson Foundation.

What does the award support?

Funds will be provided to support the following enrichment activities: 

  1. Activities for the postdoctoral fellow to enhance research productivity, e.g. workshops, courses, travel, collaborations, and training in new techniques
  2. Activities for the postdoctoral mentor to increase the mentoring of PDEP fellows in university-based programs:
    1. Career guidance of the underrepresented postdoctoral fellow
    2. Research guidance that increases the productivity of the PDEP fellow
    3. Attendance at one annual meeting of mentors hosted and/or sponsored by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF)
  3. Participation in a peer network system of underrepresented postdoctoral scholars

How do I apply?

All applications must be submitted via Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s grants portal, Proposal Central, and will be evaluated by BWF. Full proposals must be submitted by January 20, 2025, 3:00 pm EST to Proposal Central for consideration.

Full application instructions and eligibility requirements can be found here.

 

To begin a proposal in Proposal Central, click here.


For further questions, please visit the Burroughs Wellcome Fund website.

What is the award timeline?

  • Application Deadline:Jan 20, 2025
  • Notice of Award:Jun 30, 2025
  • Award Start Date:Sep 01, 2025
  • Award End Date:Aug 31, 2028

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