Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture Fellowship
Transforming research into venture-backed life science companies.
Overview
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.
Investment focus
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.
Program details
Applicants should highlight their research achievements and demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship and the life sciences.
Who it is for
PhD-level scientists with outstanding research backgrounds. Passion for translating research into medicines. Interest in life science entrepreneurship, particularly in aging biology and age-related diseases.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture FellowshipAdmissions and application
The program is open to PhD-level scientists with outstanding research backgrounds and a passion for translating research into medicines.
Benefits
The program provides mentorship from successful life science entrepreneurs, access to capital for company launches, a network of industry experts and investors, and support for legal and operational company formation.
Timeline
The fellowship lasts for 12 months, with an annual cohort.
What came of it
Apollo's portfolio includes 13 companies across aging biology and age-related disease treatments. Fellow-specific outcomes not publicly aggregated.
How to go about it
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Applications are open. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Stipend-based (specific amount not publicly disclosed).
Questions about this program
Who can apply for the fellowship?
The fellowship is open to PhD-level scientists with a passion for life science entrepreneurship.
What does the program offer?
The program offers mentorship, access to capital, and support for company formation.
About Apollo Health Ventures
Apollo Health Ventures
Venture Capital
Transforming healthcare for aging populations.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Apollo Health Ventures Moonshot Venture Fellowship
Apollo's currently inspected opportunities list advertises leading company creation through launch.
Source: Moonshot Venture FellowshipLongevity List's August 2020 posting advertised a possible leadership role after company launch.
Source: Moonshot Venture Fellowship Program - Longevity ListLongevity List's August 2020 posting advertised a possible leadership role after company creation.
Source: Moonshot Venture Fellowship Program - Longevity ListAs inspected on October 2, 2026, Apollo lists the fellowship on its recruiting page.
Source: Apollo Health Ventures | Who we areApollo's published instructions direct fellowship applications to its jobs address.
Source: Moonshot Venture FellowshipLongevity List's August 2020 listing used Apollo's fellowship address for applications.
Source: Moonshot Venture Fellowship Program - Longevity List
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