Moore Inventor Fellows Program
Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline: October 26, 2021
Sponsor Deadline (if nominated): December 13, 2021
Award Amount: $200,000 per year for 3 years plus $25,000 per year to the institution to cover costs associated with administering the grant.
Eligible Applicants: Applicants must be no more than 10 years past receiving the terminal advanced degree in their field (M.S., Ph.D. or M.D.). If awarded, fellows are expected to devote at least 25% of their own time to the pursuit of their invention.

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.

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.

Recent recipients include Prineha Narang (SEAS, 2018).

Harvard University, as single institution, is limited to submitting two proposals to this opportunity. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal application and review process for applicants. To be considered for one of the two Harvard nominations, potential applicants must first submit a pre-proposal using the link above. More information on the award can be found on the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation website.