The CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars program funds full-time summer internships in faculty-led start-up initiatives. Selected scholars will contribute to the development of these companies, gaining experience in and exposure to various aspects of building a new product/business. In summer 2020, our scholars will build on their strengths and extend their knowledge in new and exciting directions. Click here to see a list of internship descriptions and eligibility requirements.

Application deadline:

Friday, March 6th, 2020

Program dates:

Summer Quarter 2020

Award and activities:

Students will receive a scholarship up to $6,000 to be disbursed throughout the program term. Housing is not provided for participating students. There will be cohort meetings, seminars and social activities offered throughout the summer. All interns will participate in a final culminating event.

Program Eligibility:

UW undergraduate students from any of the three UW campuses who will graduate in Summer 2020 or later; see individual project descriptions for specific internship eligibility, below.

Program Requirements:

The CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars summer internship program offers selected students an opportunity to participate in work with faculty-led UW Startup initiatives. Participating students will be expected to work full-time during the nine weeks of the program, and will not be permitted to engage in other jobs, labs, or academic courses during the program term.

Each CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholar will receive a $6,000 award and two general studies course credits.

This program is open to UW undergraduate students from any of the three UW campuses who will graduate in Summer 2020 or later, and is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students.

Questions or comments may be emailed to mgates@uw.edu.