The Out to Innovate Career Development Fellowship

The Out to Innovate Career Development Fellowship, formerly known as the Ben Barres Fellowship, is a $2000-$3000 award for professional development of trans, intersex, and non-binary graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This non-renewing fellowship is a merit-based award, and the support provided is intended, broadly construed, for the recipient's professional development. Eligible purposes include research support; conference/workshop attendance, or research travel; equipment/supplies; transcribing/translation services related to a research project; and/or other professional uses. The fund is not intended to support personal expenses unrelated to research, such as food or rent, tuition, salary or wages. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must identify as Trans, Non-Binary, or Intersex, and must be a current graduate student in STEM fields including Engineering, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, or Physical Sciences. Applications are evaluated on clarity of written proposal, impact of proposed funding on applicant's career, contributions to STEM and LGBTQ+ communities, and strength of support letter. If awarded funds, the recipient will upload a brief report and expense receipts within 6 months of receiving the award. Recipients of the fellowship will retain the option of remaining anonymous in public announcements of the award.