Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellowship

Elite STEM fellowship supporting exceptional doctoral students translating scientific discoveries into patents, commercial ventures, and high-tech manufacturing startups.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Accepted doctoral student in engineering, computer science, or physical science with min. 3.5 GPA
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Technology commercialization or doctoral innovation proposal
Recommendation letters: Kummer faculty mentor nomination

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $35,000 annual fellowship stipend plus full tuition waiver and $5,000 professional travel grant
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Fully funded through the Kummer Endowed Institute)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Missouri University of Science and Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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