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NFX Fellows Program
NFX Fellows Program is NFX's fellowship offering deep access to investment playbooks for students at elite universities.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What NFX Fellows Program offers
What NFX Fellows Program is
The NFX Fellows program is a selective venture capital fellowship that identifies and develops exceptional investors and operators at elite universities to serve as campus representatives and early backers of their peers. The program provides deep access to NFX's investment playbooks and community.
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
- NFX
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The NFX Fellows program aims to cultivate a new generation of venture capitalists by leveraging the networks and expertise of students at top universities. It focuses on identifying promising startups and supporting them through mentorship and access to investment resources.
Eligibility
Current students at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, or UC Berkeley with a strong interest in venture capital and startup ecosystems, expertise in tech, operations, or investing, and the ability to commit limited hours to fellowship responsibilities.
Selection approach
The fellowship is highly competitive, with fellows chosen from over 300 applications. Current students at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, or UC Berkeley can apply.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- Stanford, CA, United States
- Cohort size
- 19
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, requiring in-person participation.
Participation expectations
Fellows are expected to commit limited hours to their responsibilities while balancing their academic commitments.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- By Invitation
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 gain access to NFX playbooks for investing and company building, mentorship from experienced investors, and the opportunity to become early backers of classmates and founders.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
NFX Fellows Program is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by NFX. 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
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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