The Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications from all Hofstra faculty members for Innovation Research Fellows and Innovation Teaching Fellows with up to $50,000 in total funding for the 25-26 academic year.
For grant details, including scope, application questions, and evaluation criteria, please refer to the Grant Guidelines.
Apply for the 25-26 Academic Year Now:
You can access application forms through the links below:
- Innovation Research Fellows: The program will provide funding for innovative research projects that have potential commercial or societal impact.
- Innovation Teaching Fellows: The program will provide funding for faculty to develop new pedagogical models that help develop students with innovative mindsets.
To access the application forms, please sign in with your Hofstra Google account. If you encounter a “You need permission” error:
- Go to accounts.google.com/logout and sign out of all Google accounts.
- Return to the forms and sign in again with your Hofstra email (h#@hofstra.edu).
For additional information, you can contact Professor Amir Gandomi, Director of Innovation at the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Anticipated Timeline:
- Grant applications due date: Jan. 26, 2026
- Evaluation period: Jan. 27, 2026 – Mar. 16, 2026
- Funding announcements: Mar. 16, 2026