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.

Funded by a generous grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, this program offers Ph.D. students in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences a unique opportunity to learn how scientific discoveries are translated into successful commercial ventures.

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 $10,000 towards the DBBS stipend (duration of award 1/1/2008-12/31/2008)

Thesis mentors must nominate prospective Fellows by electronically submitting the following materials by January 24, 2008
to Shirley McTigue:        

• 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). 
   
  For more information, please contact:
  Shirley McTigue, Data and Grants Manager
  Washington University
  Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  Campus Box 8226
  660 S. Euclid Ave
  St. Louis, MO 63110
  (314) 362-7817
  (800) 852-9074
  Fax: (314) 362-3369
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