Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Must I be an academic to apply?

No. The IVS understands that creative proposals often come from outside of academia. On the other hand, you need to convince the reviewers that you will have the facilities needed to carry forth the experiments you propose.

 

If my proposal or pre-proposal has not succeeded, can I apply in subsequent rounds? 

Yes. We will review without prejudice.

 

How does the IVS handle intellectual property? 

The IVS takes no direct interest in any intellectual property arising from the fundamental research it supports. Grantees may proceed to file patent applications in the usual way.

 

What about commercialization?

For any commercialization of intellectual property arising directly from IVS grants, the IVS reserves the right of first refusal.

 

Does the IVS support only US groups or is it international?

International. Scientific advances should not be restricted to any one country. Therefore, the IVS will absolutely fund science worldwide.