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M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship
M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship is M Ventures' fellowship offering hands-on venture capital education for PhD and MD holders in biotech.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship offers
What M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship is
The M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship is a six-month, full-time program designed for PhD or MD holders with early business experience and entrepreneurial spirit. The fellowship provides hands-on venture capital education in biotech and technology investing, preparing fellows to become future entrepreneurs or venture investors in the life sciences sector.
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
- M Ventures
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Compensation details are not specified.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship aims to cultivate future leaders in the biotech sector by providing comprehensive education in venture capital and exposure to the life sciences innovation ecosystem. The program targets individuals with advanced scientific training who aspire to become entrepreneurs or venture investors.
Eligibility
PhD holders in science, engineering, or related fields, MD holders with interest in biotech investment, early-career scientists and doctors, individuals with PhD/MD and some business experience, entrepreneurs with advanced scientific training, and professionals seeking to transition into venture capital.
Selection approach
Applications are due before October 31 for Q1 start and April 30 for Q3 start. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Regions
- Europe · Global
- Audience
- Founders
- Career stage
- Early Career
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Engagement
- Full Time
Delivery model
The fellowship is offered in-person at three M Ventures offices: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Darmstadt, Germany; and Yavneh, Israel.
Participation expectations
The program requires a full-time commitment over six months.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Rolling
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts for six months, with start dates in Q1 and Q3 of the year.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their scientific background and any relevant business 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 gain hands-on experience in venture capital, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to the biotech innovation ecosystem.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
M Ventures Biotechnology Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by M 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
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026
Known limits
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