The Polsky Commercialization Fellowship offers PhD STEM students at the University of Chicago the opportunity to create new ventures around promising research and develop leadership skills during a competitive fellowship. The structured, milestone-driven program supports students in translating their research into real-world impact through a comprehensive 11-month experience.

Fellows are enabled to facilitate the technical and commercial development of the University’s labs’ most promising scientific research and help achieve the Polsky Center’s mission to bring new ideas and breakthrough research to market. 

Designed to teach PhD students how to apply their research and to commercialize it to the world. the program offers students and their faculty advisors access to targeted venture creation resources and networking opportunities through the Polsky Center.

Eligibility

· University of Chicago PhD candidates who will be enrolled as full-time students throughout the fellowship

· Candidate is currently working on a research project or technology that they are actively seeking to commercialize

· Candidate must have letter of support from faculty advisor and confirmation of good academic standing from Dean of Students