Moore Inventor Fellows 2017

Gordon Moore’s contribution to the development of microelectronics helped produce the exponential growth of the digital revolution that continues today. In the spirit of Moore’s passion for science and penchant for inventing, the foundation seeks to invest in people who create new tools and technologies with a high potential to accelerate progress in the foundation’s areas of interest: scientific research, environmental conservation and patient care. 

The Moore Inventor Fellowships will focus on investment at a critical stage of research to capture opportunities that otherwise might be missed. We seek to provide freedom and support to the most promising inventors with the most compelling ideas to pursue creative work.

The foundation anticipates investing $33.75 million to support 50 Moore Fellows. The inaugural cohort of 2016 Fellows was recently announced. This year, the competition will focus on inventors at major research universities, additional institutions from among the top 50 National Institutes of Health-funded medical schools and universities, and selected non-academic environmental research institutions. The eligibility pool may be expanded in subsequent years.

Applicants need to be within 10 years of their highest degree.  

Application Instructions

Please submit:

1. a one-page letter of intent with a description of proposed aims and approach
2. Biosketch or CV of the PI
3. A letter of support from the Dean or Chair. This letter of support signifies that the Dean or Chair have ensured that the nominee and application are likely to be of sufficient quality to be competitive nationally

to research@uw.edu by 5:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2017. The nominee’s information is due to the sponsor 2/8/17. Full proposals are due to the sponsor 3/1/17, so you will need to have your materials in to the Office of Sponsored Programs by 2/21/17 for processing, if given the go ahead by the Proposal Review Committee.