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Find similar grantsDARPA Innovation Fellowship is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This highly selective program offers a one-year appointment (with a possible extension) to individuals with STEM degrees who are interested in developing game-changing technology for national security. Applicants must be U.
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DARPA Innovation Fellowship Department of War organization. DARPA Innovation Fellowship DARPA Innovation Fellowship Turn “What If” into Reality. Breakthrough Discoveries Start with Bold Questions.
Our Innovation Fellowship is an accelerated, highly selective program that starts with a one-year appointment, with the possibility of an additional one-year extension. It is open to college graduates and military professionals with STEM degrees.
Our Innovation Fellowship is mentorship in action, living and breathing disruptive innovation, risk tolerance, and bold thinking, with access and autonomy to make the biggest bets in an environment that operates at lightning speed.
You will have an opportunity to: Partner with intellectually audacious colleagues from research labs, the private sector, the military, and other government agencies Push the boundaries of science and engineering, ensuring technological superiority and strategic resilience for the warfighter Accelerate your career with the benefit of DARPA’s extensive network and access to elite institutions, leading technology companies, start-ups, and DARPA’s own alumni network; it is an unparalleled launchpad for exceptional post-program opportunities Education and guidance from leading experts in their respective fields, providing an opportunity to learn directly from our architects of disruption – DARPA program managers (PMs) and other unconventional innovators who redefine the boundaries of national security Ideation and collaboration with DARPA's Science and Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) teams to help PMs deliver and shape their programs, profoundly transforming existing battlefields and creating game-changing military technologies to shape future battlefields Mentoring from your partner PM to develop compelling proposals, refine research concepts, and lead performer interactions for your independent seedling portfolio Managing relationships with top-tier research teams from academia, industry, and government to drive breakthrough technologies for national defense Eligibility and Qualifications The Innovation Fellowship is open to college graduates and military professionals with STEM degrees.
Aside from your degree, you must articulate and show us examples of your: Unrelenting curiosity and a hunger to support the development of game-changing technology for national security Evidence-based technical excellence, independence, and leadership abilities demonstrated on your resume or CV Risk tolerance and demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit Speed of execution, deep analytical and critical thinking capabilities, and stellar communication skills Ready to join an organization where failure isn’t feared, and success changes the world?
Submit a CV or resume through fellowship@darpa. mil . Applicants must be U.S. citizens and are expected to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: College graduates and military professionals with STEM degrees, U. S. citizens, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and willingness to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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