| Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease |
| VPR Internal Deadline |
Not accepting nominations in 2009-10 |
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| Funding or Award Criteria |
“The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for accomplished investigators still early in their careers to study the pathogenesis of infectious disease at its most fundamental level<the points where human and microbial systems connect. The program supports research that sheds light on the fundamentals that affect the outcomes of this encounter: how colonization, infection, commensalism and other relationships play out at levels ranging from molecular interactions to systemic ones." Please note: 1. Candidates must have an established record of independent research and hold a tenure-track position as an assistant professor or equivalent (at the time of application). 2. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada at the time of application.” |
| Eligibility |
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| Applicable Field(s) |
“BWF is particularly interested in work focused on the host, as well as host-pathogen studies originating in viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasite systems. Studies supported by the program may have their roots in the pathogen, but the focus of the work should be on the interplay of host and microbe.” |
| # of Nominees Allowed |
2 (3 if one is D.V.M. and another if the researcher is working in pathogenic helminths, mycology, or reproductive science.) |
| VPR Required Documents |
1. Dean or Director’s Letter of Nomination; 2. Candidate’s CV; 3. Research Plan (per Program guidelines); and 4. Proposed Budget. |
| Notes |
The nominee(s) selected to represent UT-Austin must also provide three (3) confidential [blind] letters as well as numerous other items of documentation not required for internal review. |
| Nominee(s) Selected to Advance |
Dr. Jason McConville (Pharmacy) and Dr. Chris Sullivan (Molecular Genetics and Microbiology) |
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