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BWF Innovation in Regulatory Science Award

Details
Opportunity NameInnovation in Regulatory Science Award
AgencyBurroughs Wellcome Fund
ValueUp to $500,000
Indirect CostsIneligible
Duration5 years
Deadlines
Application due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for full review01-24-2025, by 9:00AM
Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review01-31-2025
Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for mandatory review02-05-2025, by 9:00AM
Application due at agency 02-07-2025, by 3:00PM
Objective
  • To support researchers whose work aims to advance the field of regulatory science, particularly through innovations that will enhance decision-making processes and improve public health outcomes.
  • To support pioneering scientific approaches that address critical gaps in regulatory science.

Eligibility

See the award's FAQ page for eligibility requirements.


How to Apply

York University researchers are reminded that all applications for external research funding, including Letters of Intent, must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Research Services before they are submitted to the granting agency.  For internal approval, the application must be accompanied by a completed ORS Checklist, which requires the Dean’s signature.  Please send the complete application, with the finalized budget and a completed ORS checklist to sciapps@yorku.ca, five days prior to agency deadline.

ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here.


For specific questions, please contact FSc Research Services at sciapps@yorku.ca