1. Written Statements: Each applicant is required to submit ALL of the three (3) following statements.
a) A written statement addressing why you are interested in the BI Innovation Fellowship and how the opportunity will help you develop personally and professionally. Responses should be limited to 500 words or less.
b) A written statement that addresses one (1) of the following prompts. Responses should be limited to 500 words or less.
i) If selected, how will you directly contribute to the success of the BI Innovation Fellowship?
ii) Describe something interesting about yourself that is not reflected on your resume. How will that contribute to your success in the BI Innovation Fellowship Program?
iii) Outside the scope of your research where you had to problem-solve and demonstrate leadership. Who was involved? What happened? How did you exhibit leadership?
c) A written statement that integrates and highlights your commitment to DEI and your DEI professional development experiences. Responses should be limited to 250 words or less.
2. CV
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
4. Application Submission
Applications and Letters of Recommendation need to be submitted to BIFellowship@umich.edu by April 30, 2024.
Selected applicants will be invited for interviews with the program Selection Committee. Notice of application decisions will be made in mid-June. Fellowships will begin on August 1.
The Biointerfaces Institute is seeking applications for the BI Innovation Fellowship. The Innovation Fellowship is a full-time position for up to two years at a competitive $60,000 salary with full benefits. The program offers a unique opportunity for Fellows to be embedded within the BI research and translational ecosystem to explore research commercialization. Fellows will:
- Collaborate with multiple research groups to find viable commercial pathways for the research being done at BI.
- Participate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship training curriculum offered at BI, Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE), Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI).
- Work with teams to pursue funding opportunities e.g., translational funding; local, regional, national pitch competitions.
- Receive mentorship from BI Faculty members and innovation partners, including the CFE, FFMI, Office of Technology Transfer.
- Attend workshops, seminars and innovation events across campus and through local innovation organizations and at the national level.
- Participate in professional development events available at BI and offered by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rackham Graduate School.
- Engage with clinicians the U-M health system and beyond to understand the opportunities and challenges of potential innovations.
- Applicants must be recent PhD or professional degree graduates or junior postdoctoral trainees in an engineering, life sciences, physical sciences or a related field. A PhD or professional degree must be granted prior to starting the fellowship.
- Strong scientific or technology background in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences or a related field. Experience in multidisciplinary research projects is preferred.
- Strong interest in innovation and entrepreneurship at the intersection of engineering and health sciences.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.