Grantee, Emergent Ventures
George Mason University, Mercatus Center
Location
Remote, Global
Type
Contract
Posted
Nov 24, 2025
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Develop and implement highly scalable, "zero to one" ideas for meaningfully improving society
- Work on STEM talent identification and development for global underrepresented groups
- Contribute to COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research through scientific work
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role creates positive change by supporting breakthrough innovations that address critical societal challenges, including pandemic response and STEM education equity, through direct funding and fellowship opportunities.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with innovative ideas for societal improvement
- Background in STEM fields (for talent identification grants)
- Scientific expertise in virology, immunology, or related fields (for COVID-19 grants)
Benefits
What's in it for you
Low-overhead fellowship and grant program with fast funding mechanisms. Specific compensation details not provided in the description.
About
Inside George Mason University, Mercatus Center
George Mason University's Mercatus Center runs Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program that supports entrepreneurs and innovators working on scalable solutions to improve society through various initiatives including STEM talent development and pandemic research.