The Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications from all Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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:
- : The program will provide funding for innovative research projects that have potential commercial or societal impact.
- : 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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