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Kauffman Fellowship Pathway in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship |
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Introduction
The Kauffman Fellowship Program offers outstanding young scientists formal training in business skills and entrepreneurship. This program, a collaborative effort conceived within Washington University’s Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, connects the Olin School of Business, the School of Medicine, the School of Law, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and other parts of the University. It is funded by a generous grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
Through this program, Ph.D. students in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences have a unique opportunity to learn how scientific discoveries are translated into successful commercial ventures.
The Program
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2009 FELLOWSHIPS
The Kauffman Pathway in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship program is offering fellowships to support a limited number of students.
The Kauffman Fellowship is a one-year experience that supplements the Ph.D. programs in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. It provides an exceptional opportunity to learn how science discoveries are evaluated for commercialization potential, how discoveries are translated into products, the steps involved in starting a company, and the wealth of resources available to guide entrepreneurs.
The Fellowship includes:
- A semester-long course: "Biotech Industry Innovators" (may be completed before or after the Fellowship application)
- Opportunities for applied learning collaborating with other researchers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and individuals having similar or related areas of scientific interests
- Workshops with industry experts
- Up to $5,000 towards the DBBS stipend (duration of award 1/1/2009-12/31/2009)
To Nominate:
Students who will have completed their qualifying exam and thesis proposal are eligible.
Other DBBS students will be considered on an individual basis.
Thesis mentors must nominate prospective Fellows by submitting electronically the following materials to Shirley McTigue (mctigues@dbbs.wustl.edu). A complete application consists of:
- Nomination letter (to include nominee’s name, research interests and qualifications);
- Student’s CV; and
- A statement from the student addressing why he/she feels the program would be beneficial to them (200 word minimum).
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE MATERIALS: JANUARY 30, 2009
For more information, please contact:
Shirley McTigue
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences
Washington University School of Medicine
Campus Box 8226
phone: 314.362.7817
e-mail: mctigues@dbbs.wustl.edu
For information regarding similar research/entrepreneurship funding opportunities: http://otm.wustl.edu/bearcubfund/index.asp |
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