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The Moore Inventor Fellows program, run by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, identifies early-career scientist-inventors whose creative work translates fundamental research into invention with potential to drive societal impact, with a strong recent emphasis on AI, robotics, computational sensing, and AI-for-science tools.
Each Fellow receives $200,000 per year for three years (a total of $600,000 in direct research support), plus a $25,000-per-year institutional allowance ($75,000 total) for a program total of approximately $675,000 per fellow. The Foundation runs annual competitions and has committed approximately $34 million to the program through 2026.
Past fellows include inventors building AI-driven scientific instruments, robotic platforms for biology and chemistry, and novel sensing systems. Inventors are nominated by their institutions; the Moore Foundation has emphasized continued attention to AI and computing inventions in upcoming cohorts.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-career faculty (typically within ten years of receiving their PhD) at U.S. research institutions. Candidates must be nominated by their institution through a structured nomination process. Strong fit for inventors with patents or prototypes already demonstrating translation of basic research into application, including AI hardware, robotics, computational biology tools, and AI-enabled scientific instruments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000 per year for three years per fellow, plus a $25,000 annual institutional allowance, for a total of approximately $675,000 per fellow over the program. The Foundation has committed approximately $34,000,000 to the program through 2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Moore Inventor Fellows Program for Early-Career Inventors Including AI and Robotics is funded by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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