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Vida Ventures Fellowship
Vida Ventures Fellowship is Vida Ventures' fellowship offering real VC deal exposure for late-stage PhD and MD students, postdocs, and residents.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What Vida Ventures Fellowship offers
What Vida Ventures Fellowship is
The Vida Ventures Fellowship provides PhD and MD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers with exposure to life sciences venture investing and startup creation. The program aims to bridge the gap between scientific training and venture capital, fostering the development of future leaders in healthcare and life sciences.
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
- Vida Ventures
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Unknown
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The Vida Ventures Fellowship focuses on identifying and developing the next generation of healthcare and life science leaders by providing them with hands-on experience in venture capital and startup formation.
Eligibility
The fellowship is targeted at late-stage PhD and MD students, postdocs, and residents, with a preference for those in life sciences disciplines.
Selection approach
To apply, submit your resume/CV and cover letter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Students
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- Boston, MA, United States
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is primarily remote, allowing fellows to engage with the team and portfolio companies through virtual meetings.
Participation expectations
Fellows are expected to commit around 20 hours per week to the program, participating in various activities related to venture capital and life sciences.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts a minimum of 6 months, with a time commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.
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 real VC deal exposure, develop a network with biotech founders and investors, and receive mentorship from experienced healthcare investors.
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 full-time VC roles, healthcare entrepreneurship, or strategic roles in life sciences.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
Vida Ventures Fellowship is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by Vida 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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