8VC Bio-IT Fellowship
Explore the intersection of biotechnology and venture capital.
Overview
The 8VC Bio-IT Fellowship is a three-month, part-time, remote fellowship for top life-science graduate students who want exposure to biotech venture investment and company creation. Fellows work with the 8VC investment team, identify new company-creation opportunities, and complete an investment thesis project in an emerging scientific area.
Investment focus
The 8VC Bio-IT Fellowship focuses on bridging the gap between life sciences research and venture capital. It aims to cultivate the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs and investors by providing PhD students with hands-on experience in investment decision-making and company creation.
Program details
Applicants should highlight their interest in biotech venture capital and demonstrate their commitment to the program's time requirements.
Who it is for
Current PhD students in the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, neuroscience, pharmacology, or related fields) with an interest in biotech venture capital and company creation.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for 8VC Bio-IT FellowshipAdmissions and application
Applications are accepted periodically through a Typeform on the program website. Interested candidates should apply directly via the application link.
Benefits
Participants benefit from direct work with 8VC's investment team, original thesis development, a weekly lecture series with distinguished speakers, networking opportunities, and access to 8VC's extensive biotech portfolio network.
Timeline
The fellowship lasts for three months, with fellows committing approximately 8-10 hours per week.
What came of it
Past fellows have transitioned into roles in biotech companies, venture capital, business development, and healthcare consulting. The fellowship serves as a career pipeline between elite life sciences PhD programs and the biotech venture ecosystem.
How to go about it
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What it pays
Fellows receive a generous stipend for the three-month duration of the program.
Questions about this program
Who can apply for the fellowship?
Current PhD students in the life sciences.
What is the duration of the program?
The program lasts for three months.
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- Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA
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- In Person
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From public sources
What the sources say about 8VC Bio-IT Fellowship
Dimension Research lists Research Associate Frank Gao as a former 8VC Bio-IT Fellow.
Source: About Dimension Research: Frank Gao rosterIn May 2023, former Bio-IT Fellow Elliot Hershberg reported working as Not Boring Capital's Biotech Partner.
Source: The COB visionThe 8VC Spring 2026 application form displays a closed notice.
Source: 8VC Bio-IT Fellowship Spring 20268VC links a Bio-IT application through Typeform.
Source: Bio IT Fellowship | 8VC | A different kind of VC firm.Stanford Biotechnology Group lists a Bio-IT Fellowship information session in November 2025.
Source: Events: 8VC Bio-IT Fellowship Information Session, Nov 2025The 2022 Spring 8VC flyer scheduled the start for late February without an exact day.
Source: 2022 Spring Fellowship at 8VC
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