
Fellowship
Apollo Health Ventures is a life science venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Boston, New York, Berlin, and Hamburg. The firm's mission is to co-found and invest in companies targeting age-related diseases, operating at the intersection of aging biology and venture building.
The Moonshot Venture Fellowship is a 12-month immersive program for PhD-level scientists who want to translate research into venture-backed life science companies. The fellowship bridges academic research and company building, combining scientific evaluation with practical business expertise. Fellows work on the front lines of identifying transformational scientific opportunities in aging biology and related therapeutic areas.
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The Moonshot Venture Fellowship aims to bridge the gap between academic research and venture building in the life sciences, particularly focusing on aging biology and age-related diseases. The program seeks to empower PhD-level scientists to translate their research into viable business opportunities.
The program is open to PhD-level scientists with outstanding research backgrounds and a passion for translating research into medicines.
Stipend-based (specific amount not publicly disclosed).
The program is free for participants.
The fellowship lasts for 12 months, with an annual cohort.
The fellowship requires a full-time commitment over the course of 12 months.
The program requires in-person participation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional presence in Berlin and Hamburg.
"The Moonshot Venture Fellowship at Apollo Ventures" - Fight Aging!, May 2020. Profiles the fellowship and its focus on aging biology company building. Link
Applicants should highlight their research achievements and demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship and the life sciences.
Q: Who can apply for the fellowship? A: The fellowship is open to PhD-level scientists with a passion for life science entrepreneurship.
Q: What does the program offer? A: The program offers mentorship, access to capital, and support for company formation.
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