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Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · Oct 7
The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfrepro
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November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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It’s been so much fun connecting with the 2025 @bwfund.bsky.social PATH cohort! Such an inspirational group of scientist @novaislab.bsky.social @adore.bsky.social @virulentmind.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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A'Lester Allen, PhD, a postdoc in the @uicpharmacy.bsky.social and Cancer Center trainee, just became the first UIC postdoc to earn the prestigious @bwfund.bsky.social Career Award at the Scientific Interface!

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October 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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From Nature Immunology - Spatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV
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Spatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV - Nature Immunology
The authors spatially and functionally map innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract at homeostasis, uncovering tissue-specific and subset-specific distribution and functions, and rapid…
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September 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfrepro
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September 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI
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Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI
Researchers, thought leaders, and policy makers attended a daylong program in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park on Sept. 17, 2025, to develop research agendas and explore philosophical…
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September 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... #bwfrepro
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September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Application now open: Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides $700,000 awards over 5 years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career
Deadline: 10/07/25
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August 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/... #bwfscicomm
RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence
Leading experts will explore humanity’s role in AI and develop a shared research agenda for responsible innovation when they convene for the Sept. 17 program in Research Triangle Park.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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🌟 Congrats to Román Ramos Báez, PhD, 2024 recipient of the BWF Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) Award! 🎉 He shares how the award shapes his journey + advice for future scientists.
#bwfpdep #DiversityinSTEM #AwardeeSpotlight
August 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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There Is No Such Thing as ‘Alternative’ Careers for Ph.D.s www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care... #bwfcareer
There Is No Such Thing as Alternative Careers for Ph.D.s (opinion)
It’s time we free ourselves of the false binary of academic and nonacademic careers post-Ph.D., writes Briana Konnick.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Are you a public school #STEM teacher in NC? Are you seeking support in the purchase of STEM related equipment, supplies, & materials?
Applications now open: www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo...
Deadline: 09/30/25
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August 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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AI reveals language links between Reddit groups for hate speech, psychiatric disorders
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AI reveals language links between Reddit groups for hate speech, psychiatric disorders
A new analysis suggests that posts in hate speech communities on the social media website Reddit share speech-pattern similarities with posts in Reddit communities for certain psychiatric disorders.…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Are you a public school #STEM teacher in NC? Are you seeking support in the purchase of STEM related equipment, supplies, & materials?
Applications now open: www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo...
Deadline: 09/30/25
#bwfprism #stem
July 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Application now open: Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides $700,000 awards over 5 years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career
Deadline: 10/07/25
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July 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Now accepting applications for Career Awards at the Scientific Interface www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... LOI Deadline: September 2, 2025 #bwfcasi
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July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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BWF is accepting LOIs for CHEX Centers—$2.5M over 5 yrs to support innovative work at the intersection of climate change + human health.

🗓 LOI due Aug 1, 2025
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#ClimateHealth #BWFChex #GrantOpportunity
July 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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APPLICATIONS OPEN - Seed grants to stimulate new connections between scholars working in largely disconnected fields who might together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health.
Deadline: July 24
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July 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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SE Raleigh student completes aviation program
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SE Raleigh student completes aviation program
The Triangle Tribune is a newspaper serving the black communities in the Durham, Raleigh Cary and Chapel Hill
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July 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Deadline this week on 7/17 at 3 pm EASTERN for Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease: buff.ly/5q5jWxG #bwfpath
July 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Deadline approaching: 7/24 at 3 PM for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants buff.ly/jOfzktQ #bwfcchh
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July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Application now open: Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides $700,000 awards over five years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career. buff.ly/VdljzxQ #bwfcams
July 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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BWF is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP), which provides critical support to postdoctoral researchers pursuing careers in biomedical and medical research. www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-ann... #bwfpdep
BWF Announces 2025 Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program Recipients - Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Research Triangle Park, N.C. — The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP), which provides critical support to…
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July 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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BWF is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI). buff.ly/WDswUnt #bwfcasi
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July 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM