Moore Inventor Fellows

Due: Nov 14, 2025

Moore Foundation

$825,000

Description

The Moore Inventor Fellowship is an initiative of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that supports promising young scientist-inventors who are poised to create new tools and technologies with significant potential to accelerate progress in scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and patient care. Established to honor Gordon Moore, a visionary founder and celebrated scientist-inventor, the fellowship nurtures the next generation of innovators by providing substantial financial backing and fostering an environment for...

Estimated Total Program Funding$4,125,000Expected Number of Awards5Award Amount$825,000

Eligible Applicants- Individual

Additional Eligibility Information

The fellowship supports early-career scientist-inventors who are working at U.S. universities and involved in scientific research, environmental conservation, or patient care technologies.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Science- Environmental Conservation- Patient Care

Grantor Contact InformationMoore Foundation Headquarters, 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Phone: 650-213-3000, Email: communications@moore.orgGrantor Emailinventors@moore.orgOther Grantor InformationThe Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation fosters pathbreaking work in science, environmental conservation, and patient care, driven by a commitment to create positive outcomes for future generations. It invests in fundamental scientific research, funds long-term stewardship of natural resources, and supports initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and high-risk, high-reward projects, the foundation encourages innovators to push boundaries and generate transformative ideas. Its strategic grantmaking aims to advance knowledge, promote sustainable solutions, and empower communities to address global challenges. Ultimately, the foundation is dedicated to honoring its founders’ philanthropic vision by driving impact at the intersection of scientific discovery, environmental responsibility, and better health for all.

Additional InformationThe fellowship was established to honor Gordon Moore and aims to nurture early-career innovators. The foundation has invested nearly $34 million to support 50 inventors by 2025, with financial assistance and entrepreneurial support. Additional URLs:

https://www.moore.org/initiative-additional-info?initiativeId=moore-inventor-fellows#:~:text=Inventor%20Fellows%20Guidelines-,Moore%20Inventor%20Fellows,-Gozde%20Durmus%2C%20Ph

https://grantees.moore.org/index.aspx

https://www.moore.org/article-detail?newsUrlName=gordon-and-betty-moore-foundation-announces-inaugural-moore-inventor-fellows

Supporting Linkhttps://www.moore.org/initiative-strategy-detail?initiativeId=moore-inventor-fellows

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