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Great Circle Ventures Fellowship
Great Circle Ventures Fellowship is Great Circle Ventures' fellowship offering direct investing experience for underrepresented MBA candidates.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Great Circle Ventures Fellowship offers
What Great Circle Ventures Fellowship is
Great Circle Ventures is an emerging New York-based VC firm backing entrepreneurs at the intersection of Food, Planetary Health, and Human Health. The firm's Fellowship is a paid position designed to provide direct investing experience to underrepresented candidates breaking into the venture capital industry. The fellowship provides MBA candidates (preferably first-year) with hands-on deal experience, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in VC. Fellows work directly with founders and the investment team on real deals and due diligence processes.
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
- Great Circle Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Stipend
- $1,300
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
Fellows receive a stipend of $500 bi-weekly during the 12-week program.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
Great Circle Ventures Fellowship aims to empower underrepresented candidates in the venture capital industry by providing them with direct investing experience and mentorship. The program focuses on early-stage companies in the Food, Planetary Health, and Human Health sectors, addressing the need for diversity and inclusion in VC.
Eligibility
MBA candidates (preferably first-year students) from any background interested in venture capital. Strong preference for candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in VC. New York-based or willing to work remotely.
Selection approach
The fellowship is open to first-year MBA candidates from any background interested in venture capital, with a strong preference for candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in VC.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- New York City, NY, United States
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is hybrid, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment over the 12-week duration.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts for 12 weeks, providing structured experience in venture capital.
Application considerations
Candidates should highlight their interest in venture capital and any relevant experience in their applications.
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
Participants receive a paid fellowship, direct investing experience, mentorship from the Great Circle team, exposure to deal evaluation and due diligence, and networking opportunities with founders and investors in health, food, and climate sectors.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Recent fellowship cohorts have successfully launched careers in venture capital and the startup ecosystem.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Great Circle Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Great Circle 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
March 16, 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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