Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grants
The Moore Inventor Fellows program funds early-career scientist-inventors to develop innovative tools or technologies with transformative potential in science, environmental conservation, or patient care.
Funder: Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Nominations for Moore Inventor Fellows deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $825,000 per fellow over 3 years (includes $50,000/year institutional commitment); typically 5 fellows selected annually.
Summary: Supports early-career scientist-inventors developing innovative tools and technologies with potential for transformative impact in science, environmental conservation, or patient care.
Key Information: Final cohort will be selected in 2026; nominations must come from eligible institutions, not individuals.
Description
The Moore Inventor Fellows program, offered by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, recognizes and supports early-career scientist-inventors who are developing new tools, technologies, or inventions with the potential to accelerate progress in scientific discovery, environmental conservation, or patient care. The fellowship honors the legacy of Gordon Moore’s vision for transformative innovation and aims to empower creative individuals to pursue bold, high-impact ideas. Each year, five fellows are selected to receive significant funding and institutional support to advance their inventive work.
