Moore Inventor Fellows Program
Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline: October 21, 2019 by 12:00PM
Sponsor Deadline (if nominated): December 13, 2019
Award Amount: $200,000/year for 3 years plus $25,000/year to the institution to cover costs associated with administering the grant award

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's Moore Inventor Fellows program seeks to identify outstanding inventors and innovators who harness science and technology to enhance the conduct of scientific research, strengthen environmental conservation, or improve the experience and outcomes of patient care. The foundation aims to support inventions at an early stage that could lead to proof-of-concept work on an invention or advance an existing prototype that tackles an important problem.

To be eligible, applicants must have received their terminal degree on or after January 1, 2010. If awarded, fellows are expected to devote at least 25% of their own time to the pursuit of their invention.

Each institution will be required to contribute $50,000 in annual direct support of the inventor’s work. This could include support for undergraduate or graduate students, equipment, supplies, and other needs that will enable the fellow to make progress on their work. Direct salary support is acceptable provided it includes a proportionate release of time from teaching or other duties. Funds that were designated for the fellow’s use before the fellow was awarded a Moore Inventor Fellowship (such as start-up funds) do not qualify. A clear statement of the proposed institutional support is required as part of the nomination.