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Riccio College of Engineering Faculty Innovation Fellows

Call for Applications: Due Oct 14

The Riccio College of Engineering is pleased to announce the launch of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program—an exciting new initiative designed to champion faculty-led innovation, foster entrepreneurial thinking, and accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact.

Each year, we anticipate supporting 2–3 faculty members who demonstrate a bold vision for innovation and a commitment to advancing the college’s mission through creative, interdisciplinary approaches.

Please submit application by October 14, 2025

Program Goals:

  • Support faculty in transforming research ideas into startups, products, or public impact initiatives
  • Connect Fellows with training programs, funding opportunities, and campus resources
  • Showcase faculty innovation through public presentations and collaborative workshops
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the Riccio College of Engineering

Fellowship Experience:

Selected Fellows—and a member of their research group (graduate student or postdoctoral fellow)—will: 

  • Participate in the I-Corps @ UMass Amherst Training Program or a regional short course offered by the New England I-Corps Hub
  • Engage with a cohort of innovators across disciplines (I-Corps @ UMass Amherst, Accelerating Research Translation @ UMass Amherst, Tech Transfer Office, Maroon Venture Partners Fund, Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship.  
    Institute for Applied Life Sciences, etc.)
  • Attend and share a slide about their work at the Riccio College of Engineering Innovation Day, scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025.
  • Receive up to $6,000 to support ideation, product development, and/or commercialization

Eligibility & Application:

All full-time faculty within the Riccio College of Engineering are eligible to apply.

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Submit completed application by October 14, 2025.

The application includes:

  • A brief statement of the nominee’s innovative work or vision (maximum 500 words)
  • A description of how the nominee’s efforts align with the goals of the fellowship (maximum 250 words)
  • A high-level budget and explanation of how funds will be used (maximum half a page)

 

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Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Ronnie & Eugene M. Isenberg Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Engineering
Email: skrishna [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-0297

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