Applications now open for UGA's new Faculty Innovation Fellows program
- Application deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Applications are now open for UGA’s new Faculty Innovation Fellows program, a unique opportunity for faculty members to build their skills and become leaders in shaping the future of innovation on campus. The program seeks faculty who want to champion innovation and build cultures of leadership and entrepreneurship in their colleges, schools, and departments.
As an Innovation Fellow, you will receive a $20,000 stipend over a two-year term, as well as specialized innovation, leadership, and business training. You will also have access to university leadership, create visibility for your work through PR opportunities, and build strong connections to other parts of the UGA community. This program is an exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional profile, contribute to the future of our academic environment, and open doors to private sector engagement.
Faculty Innovation Fellows is a university-wide initiative that will provide the UGA community with information, training, and assistance—all from faculty peers—to increase the success of our innovation ecosystem.
By serving as a Fellow, you will take an active role in strengthening your college’s innovation ecosystem and in moving the UGA Innovation District forward, while developing your leadership and collaboration skills. You will not only enhance your own career but also those of colleagues and students, bringing the benefits of innovative thinking and UGA entrepreneurship resources to the people around you.
For more information about the program, please watch the video overview.
What Fellows get:
- $10,000 per year for two years
- Business, innovation, and leadership training
- Engagement with UGA leadership
- Visibility through Innovation District communications
- Connections across and beyond UGA
- Interdisciplinary perspective on innovation
- Entryway to private sector engagement
What Fellows do:
- Discover: Help Innovation District professionals become aware of the latest research, publications, patents, and other commercializable ideas from your unit
- Share knowledge: Be a resource for your peers to help them make full use of the innovation and entrepreneurial programming at UGA
- Lead outreach: Educate and engage your unit on the value, opportunities, and resources available at the Innovation District
- Foster collaboration: Encourage colleagues to work across disciplines and foster a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship
- Mentor: Coach your colleagues and contribute to UGA’s growing network of innovation leaders
Please direct any questions to Chris Rhodes, executive director of the UGA Innovation District.