Empowering Innovation: The RTG Fellowship Program
UCI Beall Applied Innovation (BAI) transforms UCI knowledge into impactful solutions. The RTG Fellowship Program equips UCI Ph.D. students in technical fields with the skills to navigate technology commercialization.

 

Fellows gain hands-on experience by:

  • Drafting non-confidential invention summaries
  • Identifying potential licensees
  • Marketing early-stage technologies

This paid, part-time program opens doors to careers in Tech Transfer, Business, Consulting, and Law.

Qualifications:

  • UCI Ph.D. student (post-qualifying exams)
  • Technical background (engineering, physics, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Requirements:

  • Submit resume & cover letter (approx. graduation date, school/department, PI name, areas of strength, post-graduation plans)
  • Faculty advisor approval (signed approval required after acceptance to the program)
  • 5-8 hours/week commitment (remote)
  • Minimum 6-month commitment