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Fellowship in Mining Innovation Entrepreneurship

Time limit: 70 days

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Welcome to the BRIMM Fellowship in Mining Innovation Entrepreneurship


The
BRIMM Fellowship in Mining Innovation Entrepreneurship is a groundbreaking program designed to empower innovators focused on tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges in the mineral extraction and usage industries. This fellowship offers a unique platform for researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to develop and scale solutions that will revolutionize technologies, processes and interactions inside and beyond the industry.
 

The program is tailored for graduate students, university researchers, and recent graduates working on mining and mineral use and energy sector challenges with a focus on environmental and climate innovations. BRIMM would like to support the development of technologies aimed at reducing carbon footprint, improving resource efficiency, and mitigating the environmental impact of extractive processes. The fellowship provides a unique blend of cutting-edge business acceleration strategies with deep industry insights.  

BRIMM Fellowship instructors will guide program fellows in defining and incubating their ideas, developing business cases, and transforming those assets into a sustainable and enduring value case for the metals and mining ecosystem. Upon completion, BRIMM fellowship awardees will acquire the expertise to create viable business cases and present them to potential corporate or academic adopters. 

We are at a pivotal moment where innovative technologies and sustainable practices are needed to drive transformation to a more responsible and resilient future. Become part of the solution, apply for the BRIMM Fellowship in Mining Innovation Entrepreneurship.

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HOW TO APPLY

  1. Please make sure to have an updated Resume/CV (one to two pages). 
  2. Review our Terms and Conditions. These will need to be accepted if you are a successful candidate. Please ensure you can meet these requirements before applying.
  3. Please DOWNLOAD and fill out the Project Information Form. This will needed to be included as a PDF with your Qualtrics application (see step 4).
  4. Please access the BRIMM Fellowship 2025 Qualtrics Application. 
    Here, you will have to answer the following short essay questions: 

    1. Why is your proposal important and how is it relevant to the mining industry? 
      Maximum 300 words

    2. How will this idea benefit society?
      You can use DEI, ESG, or any other significant criteria for economic development and/or social well-being. 
      Maximum 200 words

    3. Why are you interested in this program?
      Maximum 200 words

    4. You win the lottery with a jackpot of $10 million. Congratulations!

      Considering your new economic situation, will you continue with the development of this project? Why?
      Maximum 200 words.

    5. Is there anything else you would like us to know or consider when reviewing your application?

 

APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

  • ➑️ Application Window: October 28 – November 29

  • ➑️ Application review will begin Nov 30th 

  • ➑️ Applications will continue to be accepted until all spots are filled  

  • ➑️ Successful applicants will be notified by Dec 6th  

  • ➑️ Fellows must accept by Dec 13th to participate 

 

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