Program · Fellowship
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship is BioGenerator's fellowship offering immersive experience in venture capital for scientists and technologists.
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
Overview
What BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship offers
What BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship is
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship represents a comprehensive approach to developing the next generation of venture capital professionals in the life sciences and biotech sectors. Based in St. Louis, BioGenerator operates dual fellowship programs designed to attract top scientific talent and expose them to the business aspects of commercializing breakthrough technologies. The primary Venture Capital Fellows Program is a 12-24 month immersive experience modeled after prestigious fellowships from the National Institutes of Health and other competitive scientific institutions. The program is designed for highly trained scientists and technologists who demonstrate genuine interest in translating research into real-world commercial impact. Fellows receive exposure to early-stage venture capital investing, startup creation, company growth strategies, and development best practices. BioGenerator also operates the Venture Fellows Program in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, offering a more intensive six-month curriculum focused on postdoctoral researchers. This program combines experiential learning in venture capital with hands-on exposure to company creation, providing fellows with strategic skills required in investment and corporate communities while building their networks with entrepreneurs, portfolio company leaders, and industry professionals.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- BioGenerator Ventures
- Last reviewed
- June 17, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Hybrid
Compensation and economics
Fellows receive a stipend supported by recent grant funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation. Compensation details are not specified.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship aims to develop venture capital professionals who can bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial application in the life sciences and biotech sectors. The program targets highly trained scientists and technologists, providing them with the skills and networks necessary to succeed in early-stage venture investing and startup development.
Eligibility
VC Fellows Program: Highly trained scientists and technologists with demonstrable interest in venture capital, background in STEM fields with commercial potential, and ability to commit 12-24 months full-time. Venture Fellows Program: Postdoctoral researchers at Washington University with a commitment to 10 hours per week for 26 weeks.
Selection approach
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates can apply through the program's application URL.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Researchers · Founders
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Career stage
- Early Career · Mid Career
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- 39 weeks
- Cohort size
- 5
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program offers a hybrid presence, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment for the VC Fellows Program and a part-time commitment for the Venture Fellows Program.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Not currently accepting
- Next deadline
- June 1, 2026
- Admissions
- Application Only
- Application materials
- Resume · Written Statement
Published timeline
The VC Fellows Program lasts 12-24 months, while the Venture Fellows Program is a 6-month commitment.
Application considerations
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in venture capital and have a background in STEM fields. Commitment to the program's duration is essential.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Fellows work directly with BioGenerator's Executives in Residence (EIRs) and investment team, providing investment analyses and sourcing new investment opportunities. They gain exposure to BioGenerator's network of local and national entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
- Last recorded cohort
- September 2, 2025
Reported outcomes
BioGenerator's portfolio represents significant commercial success, with portfolio companies advancing life sciences innovations from laboratory to market. Fellow participants gain direct investment experience with early-stage biotech and life sciences companies.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
BioGenerator Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by BioGenerator Ventures. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
June 17, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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