1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Daniel Wangpraseurt Moore Inventor Fellows Award is a fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that supports early-career scientist-inventors developing breakthrough tools and technologies. Part of a ten-year, $35 million commitment to nurture 50 inventors over 50 years, the fellowship was launched in 2016 to honor Gordon Moore's legacy and the 50th anniversary of Moore's Law.
Fellows receive $675,000 to advance inventions that accelerate progress in scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and patient care. Eligible candidates are aspiring inventors at universities and research institutions. The 2025 cohort marks the tenth and final cohort of this flagship program.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announces final cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows: 50 inventors to shape the next 50 years Foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.
Environmental Conservation Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announces final cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows: 50 inventors to shape the next 50 years 2025 Moore Inventor Fellows Palo Alto, California — September 23, 2025, The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation selected five aspiring inventors as the tenth cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows , marking the fulfillment of a ten-year $35 million commitment to support “50 inventors to shape the next 50 years.
” The fellowship was launched in 2016 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Moore’s Law, the groundbreaking prediction of exponential growth in computing power. It honors and embodies Gordon Moore’s enthusiasm for science and innovation by nurturing the next generation of scientist-inventors.
Over the years it has been supporting breakthrough tools and technologies that accelerate progress in scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and patient care. “Over the past 10 years, this fellowship has recognized the ingenuity and creativity needed to meet today’s challenges and create a better future,” said Harvey V. Fineberg, M.
D. , Ph. D.
, president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. “These early-career visionaries are poised to develop tools and inventions that can make a positive difference. ” This year’s cohort join a distinguished group of scientist-inventors.
The 2025 fellows plan to: Develop memory and computing interfaces that emulate brain synapses, enabling energy-efficient systems capable of learning, remembering, and processing information. Create a novel energy storage system that combines energy capture, storage, and delivery within single organic molecules, providing a compact and scalable solution for clean heating.
Employ entangled photon measurements to improve diagnosis of disease onset and monitor cellular metabolic balance. Use a new biomaterial to support coral reef restoration by promoting coral recruitment and survival. Apply gene-correction technologies to treat genetic diseases, including complex neurological disorders previously deemed untreatable.
“Ten years ago, we set out to identify 50 inventors to shape the next 50 years,” said Adam Jones, Ph. D. , Science program officer.
“We look forward to supporting these final five outstanding individuals as they advance their inventions. ” This year’s five fellows were selected from nearly 250 applicants. Learn more about these scientist-inventors as well as the previous cohorts here .
2025 Moore Inventor Fellows Omar Abudayyeh, Ph. D. , Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital ( LinkedIn ) Dr. Abudayyeh’s invention fixes broken genes by changing RNA instead of DNA.
It has the potential to treat currently untreatable brain and nervous system diseases. Scott Cushing, Ph. D.
, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology ( LinkedIn ) Dr. Cushing’s applications of on-chip photonics using entangled photons open the door to real-time diagnosis of disease onset through a wearable device. Grace Han, Ph. D.
, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Barbara ( LinkedIn ) Dr. Han’s innovative fuels catch sunlight and store it like a battery, providing a clean way to stay warm, even when the sun isn’t out. Qiong Ma, Ph. D.
, Assistant Professor of Physics, Boston College ( LinkedIn ) Dr. Ma’s invention of twistronic artificial synapses is connecting discoveries in advanced materials directly with neuroscience-inspired computing. Daniel Wangpraseurt, Ph. D.
, Associate Research Scientist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego ( LinkedIn ) Dr. Wangpraseurt’s biomimetic gel speeds up coral reef recovery and supports genetically diverse corals, including those better suited to a warming ocean. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Environmental Conservation Thank you for signing up.
Stay tuned. We look forward to sharing more.
Boston College, Office of Sponsored Programs Qiong Ma Moore Inventor Fellows Award Brigham and Women’s Hospital Omar Abudayyeh Moore Inventor Fellows Award California Institute of Technology, Division of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Scott Cushing Moore Inventor Fellows Award University of California, San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography Daniel Wangpraseurt Moore Inventor Fellows Award University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Grace Han Moore Inventor Fellows Award Qiong Ma Moore Inventor Fellows Award Omar Abudayyeh Moore Inventor Fellows Award Scott Cushing Moore Inventor Fellows Award Daniel Wangpraseurt Moore Inventor Fellows Award Grace Han Moore Inventor Fellows Award
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, Research Institutions Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $675,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Andes-Amazon Initiative is a grant program from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that funds long-term conservation of the Amazon basin, one of Earth's most biodiverse and climate-critical regions. Since 2001, the foundation has helped conserve over 400 million hectares in the Amazon. The initiative targets effective management and conservation of 70% of the Amazon biome and its freshwater ecosystems by 2031 through support for indigenous land protection, protected areas, land-use policy, and partnerships across eight countries. The Andes-Amazon region is home to over 30 million people, an estimated 10% of Earth's species, and 20% of its fresh water. Grantmaking is primarily by invitation. Award amounts vary and include multi-year commitments.
Moore Inventor Fellows is sponsored by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. This program supports early-career scientist-inventors with the potential to accelerate progress in scientific research, environmental conservation, and patient care. It aims to support inventions at an early stage that could lead to proof-of-concept work or advance an existing prototype. They seek creative individuals with big ideas, deep knowledge, and the courage to take smart risks.