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CoMotion Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)

CoMotion Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)

Provides one-year support for University of Washington postdocs to test and commercialize disclosed university technologies.

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UW CoMotion's Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) provides a full-time, one-year Postdoctoral Entrepreneur position to UW researchers who want to focus exclusively on exploring and advancing the commercial potential of a technology they have already disclosed to CoMotion. The fellowship is funded at the NIH postdoctoral pay scale and includes the full suite of UW employee benefits for the …

One-year funded Postdoctoral Entrepreneur position (salary at NIH pay scale plus UW benefits) for UW postdocs and graduating PhD students advancing the commercial potential of a disclosed UW technology.

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

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: comotion.uw.edu