Innovation Scout Fellowship

PhD graduate student or Postdoc in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, biomedical engineering, crop science, or related fields. Resourceful and creative problem-solver with a can-do attitude. Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to non-technical audiences. Interest in learning about academic/industry collaboration and corporate R&D practices.

Devise a technology landscape and plan for identifying scientific capabilities. Conduct independent research using publication, grant, and patent databases. Utilize tech scouting tools for partner and solution sourcing. Test creative approaches for sourcing partners and solutions.