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Eric and Wendy Schmidt Technology Fund

Funds eligible Princeton researchers inventing or applying new research technology through one- or two-year grants.

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Princeton University administers the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Technology Fund as an internal research grant within the Dean for Research funding portfolio. The fund was created in 2009 from a USD 25 million endowment for the invention, development and application of technology in natural sciences and engineering. Individual awards provide up to USD 500,000 and normally run for one or two years. Elig…

New research tools, equipment and enabling technology, plus new uses of technology that open or improve research in natural sciences and engineering.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: research.princeton.edu