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Town Hall Ventures Fellowship
Town Hall Ventures Fellowship is Town Hall Ventures' fellowship offering paid opportunities for underrepresented graduate students in venture capital and healthcare.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Town Hall Ventures Fellowship offers
What Town Hall Ventures Fellowship is
The Town Hall Ventures Fellowship is a paid program designed for graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are pursuing careers in venture capital and healthcare investing. This fellowship aims to remove barriers to VC participation for historically excluded communities, emphasizing healthcare innovation with social impact as a core investment criterion. Fellows engage in healthcare research, sourcing deals, and portfolio company engagement, all while receiving mentorship and support.
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
- Town Hall Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
Fellows receive a stipend for their participation in the program, which is designed to support their commitment to venture capital and healthcare investing.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Town Hall Ventures Fellowship is committed to increasing diversity in venture capital by providing paid opportunities for underrepresented graduate students. The program focuses on healthcare innovation that addresses social impact and community health outcomes, aiming to create a more equitable VC ecosystem.
Eligibility
Candidates must come from backgrounds historically underrepresented in venture capital, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, first-generation immigrants, women, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Selection approach
Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an MBA, MD, or MPH program and demonstrate a passion for improving healthcare for vulnerable populations. The application process is open to all eligible candidates.
- Sectors
- Healthcare
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Hybrid
- Main location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The fellowship allows for both remote participation and in-person engagement at the NYC office, providing flexibility for fellows.
Participation expectations
Fellows are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week, making this a part-time engagement suitable for students.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts for one semester, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week. There is an opportunity to extend the fellowship beyond the initial semester.
Application considerations
Applicants are encouraged to highlight their passion for healthcare and commitment to serving underserved populations 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 valuable experience in venture capital and healthcare investing, mentorship from industry professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare innovations.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Town Hall Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Town Hall 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
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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