Extramural Coordinated Funding


UM Submission Instructions: Moore Inventor Fellows 2024

Sponsor:
Moore Foundation
Award Title:
Moore Inventor Fellows
Amount:
$675,000
$200,000 per year for 3 years + $25,000 per year to host institution to cover admin costs. Institution required to contribute $50,000 in annual direct support (matching)
UM Deadline:
10/25/2024
Sponsor Deadline:
12/13/2024
Description:
NOTE: Nomination Form due 11/15/2024 at 5:00 PM PT. Complete Application due 12/13/2024 at 5:00 PM PT
Applicants must be able to devote 25% of their time to their invention. Institutions must contribute $50,000 in annual direct support. This can be "in kind" - please see RFP for more information

The Moore Foundation seeks to identify outstanding inventors and innovators who harness science and technology to enhance the conduct of scientific research, strengthen environmental conservation, or improve the experience and outcomes of patient care.

Gordon Moore’s contribution to the development of microelectronics helped produce the exponential growth of the digital revolution. In the spirit of Dr. Moore’s passion for science and penchant for inventing, the foundation seeks to support people who create new tools, technologies, processes, or approaches with a high potential to accelerate progress in the foundation’s three main areas of interest: scientific research, environmental conservation, and patient care.
Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit:
2
Additional Requirements:
Matching
Sponsor Guidelines:
https://www.moore.org/initiative-additional-info?initiativeId=moore-inventor-fellows (opens in a new window)
UM Nominations Process:
Those interested in applying should submit the following pre-proposal materials as a single pdf document to collabor@umn.edu no later than 4pm on 10/25:

1. Cover page including PI name, department, contact information, and project title.
2. Draft of your statement of invention (2 page limit, see RFP for instructions).
3. Summary CV (no more than 2 pages).
4. List of 2 - 3 names and contact information of possible reviewers
5. 5 keywords to be used as search terms for reviewers

Any questions can be submitted to collabor@umn.edu.
Peer Review Coordination:
Research and Innovation Office contact email
Status:
No longer accepting applications.
Please note:
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity.

General Information


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Internal Requirements


  • Sponsor: Name of funder.
  • Award Title: Funding opportunity nameAmount: Range/Maximum dollar amount awarded.
  • UMN Deadline: Submission deadline for internal proposal as determined by the coordinating office.
  • Sponsor Deadline: External deadline identified by the sponsor.
  • Description: General information about the sponsor and the funding opportunity. Usually describes the purpose of the funding opportunity, overview of what the sponsor is looking for, including distinctive criteria. This is not meant to take the place of the sponsor guidelines; please read the sponsor guidelines before deciding to apply.
  • Number of Applicants University is Allowed to Submit: The maximum number of applications the sponsor will allow the university to submit.
  • Additional Requirements: Identifies any special requirements such as cost sharing, partners, etc.
  • Sponsor Guidelines: Link to the sponsor’s funding opportunity website.
  • UMN Nominations Process: Contains specific internal submission requirements including internal proposal instructions, deadline, eligibility, internal nomination process, contact information.
  • Peer Review Coordination: The name and contact email of the office coordinating the funding opportunity. RIO coordinates most limited submissions, but opportunities coordinated by other offices or programs are also posted on this webpage.
  • Status:
    • Open: UM deadline has not passed and the opportunity is open for application.
    • Forecasted: The funder has not yet formally published the opportunity. The deadline has yet to be determined.
    • Archived: The opportunity has been archived by the funder.
    • Spots Remaining: UMN deadline has passed, with some applicant spots still available. Contact collabor@umn.edu if interested
    • First-Come, First-Served: Applicants accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact collabor@umn.edu if interested
    • Contact Us: The internal deadline has passed, but no applicants were selected. Please contact the office coordinating the peer review for more information.
    • In Review: Peer review process is in progress for the opportunity.
    • PI Selected: The PI(s) have been selected as the official UMN nominees.
    • Closed: UMN is no longer accepting applications.

UMN Selection Process


  • Once the internal deadline has passed, if the number of applicants is less than or equal to the number of spots the university is allowed to send forward, the applicants automatically become the UMN nominee(s).
  • If the status of an opportunity is "First-Come, First-Served", there was not time to hold an internal review. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If there are no applicants, the status will change to "Contact Us". At this point, the opportunity changes to a first-come, first-served opportunity.
  • If there are multiple applicants, the office coordinating the nomination will determine the review criteria and coordinate the review process. The status will change to "In Review".
  • Once the review has been completed all parties will be notified via email.
  • Nominees will be provided with an email from RIO (or the designated coordinating office) indicating that they are the university's nominee. This letter should accompany the nominee's proposal.
  • SPA is notified of the university's nominee(s) and the status is updated to "PI(s) Selected".