Overview
The UW BIRCWH program is an NIH-funded institutional K12 grant mechanism that fosters mentored research career development of early-career faculty (scholars) who wish to develop independent careers focused on women’s health research.
The UW BIRCWH program supports four to six scholars at any given time. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be considered as scholar positions become available. The availability of positions is dependent upon the number of scholars currently appointed. Applications are encouraged in anticipation of vacancies. A notice of availability will be distributed widely to ensure the recruitment of highly qualified candidates. Potential applicants are encouraged to meet with the UW BIRCWH Program Manager prior to submitting a full application.
When to apply
The program is currently accepting internal applications for an administrative supplement to the parent grant, which may support an additional one to three scholar positions. For guaranteed consideration, applications must be submitted by May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis through May 20, 2026.
Key dates
Application due date: May 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis through May 20, 2026.
Earliest award start date: July/August 2026.
Application Details
Terms:
75% of salary annually (12 months) up to a maximum of $100,000
50% of salary for surgeons or procedure-intensive specialties
$25,000 to $50,000 research support
Duration:
Up to 2 years
Applicant Eligibility:
Early career faculty
Special Criteria:
Be a US citizen or non-citizen national, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Have a clinical doctorate or PhD degree or its equivalent and must plan to conduct interdisciplinary basic, translational, behavioral, clinical, and/or health-services research relevant to women's health.
Assistant professor (CHS or Tenure), in rank ≤ 8 years; have no more than eight years of research or research training experience beyond last doctoral degree. A career hiatus due to reasons such as uniformed service, family responsibilities, or personal medical or disability may qualify to extend the limit of eight years of research or research training experience.
It is acceptable to have a non-faculty title at the time of the application (e.g., post-doctoral fellow, assistant scientist, clinical instructor) as long as the applicant will be promoted to assistant professor by the anticipated appointment date.
Not be or have been a PD/PI on a Center (P50, P60, P20, P30, U54) grant or subproject of a Program Project (P01), individual career development (K-series) award, or independent research project grant awards (R01) or equivalent.
How to Apply:
Learn how to apply by reviewing the BIRCWH Supplement Internal Request for Applications.
Templates:
All applications should be emailed to info@ictr.wisc.edu.
