Special Programs

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

Each fellow will receive $200,000 per year from the foundation for three years. In addition, the foundation will provide the host institution with $25,000 each year to cover costs associated with administering the grant, resulting in a total three-year award of $675,000. Each host institution will be required to contribute $50,000 in annual direct support of the inventor’s work. This can be “in kind” as released time or access to special facilities for which there is normally a charge. We expect each fellow will be personally engaged in pursuing their invention and we require each fellow to devote at least 25 percent of their own time to their invention. Fellows may use the grant funds to support their own salary to create this opportunity. They may also hire research personnel and purchase services, equipment, or supplies.

Please visit The Moore Inventor Fellows Guidelines for additional details on this program.

Eligibility

By submitting this application, PIs acknowledge that:

• The PI is a faculty member at the University of Illinois
• The PI must be no more than 10 years past receiving the terminal advanced degree in their field (M.S., Ph.D. or M.D. received on or after 2013).
• The PI will ensure that they will provide at least 25 percent of their time to devote to their invention
• The PI will ensure that $50,000 in annual direct support of the invention will be provided.

PI Requirements

• The PI is responsible for consulting with the relevant offices and meeting all requirements.
• To the best of the PI's knowledge, all the information provided in the application is correct.