Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows Program at MUST 2027

Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows Program at MUST 2027

The Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology supports PhD candidates in STEM research fields. This scholarship provides full funding, including research funds and other benefits, for up to four years of study.

Scholarship Value and Benefits

• Full funding with research funds and additional benefits
• 12-month stipend and tuition remission for required coursework
• $1,500 per year in supplementary funds for conference travel, software, and research expenses
• Participation in industry site visits, seminars, and entrepreneurship-focused lectures
• Opportunities to present research at the annual Kummer Day event
• Mentorship roles for undergraduate Kummer Vanguard Scholars
• The Kummer Doctoral Achievement Award and medal for PhD completion within four years
• Doctoral I&E Award for research leading to commercialization

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants may come from any nationality
• Must be enrolled as full-time Ph.D. students in a STEM degree program starting the Spring 2025 semester
• Must be admitted as Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.5 and full-time enrollment status
• Must pass a PhD qualifier exam by the end of the third full semester
• Must participate in I&E classwork/activities and prepare annual progress reports

Application Process

1. All eligible candidates must first apply to the PhD program
2. Candidates must then apply to the Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows Program
3. Applicants must secure an S&T faculty advisor to submit the Faculty Advisor Nomination Form

Application Deadline: January 5, 2027.

To apply, visit the official application portal.