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Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)). This fellowship recruits, trains, mentors, matches, and funds early-career, Ph. D.
-level scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups to participate in innovative entrepreneurial activities and perform research at NSF Phase II SBIR/STTR awardee companies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early career STEM Ph. D. recipients from underrepresented groups. Open to all fields in science and engineering funded by NSF within the current portfolio of active Phase II SBIR/STTR awardee companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows base stipend of $78,000 per year, plus optional individual health and life insurance, relocation and conference travel support, and professional development training. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) is funded by National Science Foundation (administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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