Program · Fellowship
NEA Fellowship (New Enterprise Associates)
NEA Fellowship is New Enterprise Associates' fellowship offering hands-on experience in venture capital for undergraduate and recent graduate students.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What NEA Fellowship (New Enterprise Associates) offers
What NEA Fellowship (New Enterprise Associates) is
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) operates a selective fellowship program designed to introduce exceptional undergraduate and recent graduate students to the venture capital investment process. The NEA Fellowship provides hands-on experience in deal sourcing, company evaluation, and investment decision-making—core competencies in modern venture capital.
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
- New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
All fellows receive a stipend designed to offset opportunity costs, competitive with peer VC fellowships.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The NEA Fellowship aims to build a talent pipeline for aspiring venture capitalists, providing them with hands-on experience and exposure to the investment process, thereby enhancing their credibility in the field.
Eligibility
Current undergraduate students graduating Spring 2026 or after, with a demonstrated interest in venture capital and strong analytical and communication skills.
Selection approach
The fellowship is open to current undergraduate students graduating Spring 2026 or after, with a demonstrated interest in venture capital and strong analytical and communication skills.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- FintechHealthcareConsumer
- Regions
- Global
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- null
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The fellowship is remote work-friendly, allowing for flexible hours within the time commitment.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment of approximately 1 day per week.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship is structured for flexibility, requiring approximately 1 day per week engagement with the NEA team, allowing compatibility with full-time studies or employment.
Application considerations
No specific advice provided in the notes.
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 NEA's investment team, gaining experience in deal flow, diligence support, and portfolio engagement, along with weekly learning sessions and access to NEA's network.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
Many fellows transition into associate or analyst roles at venture firms, founder roles leveraging the NEA network, or growth and operations roles at portfolio companies.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
NEA Fellowship (New Enterprise Associates) is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). 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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