Inspired Capital Fellowship

The Inspired Research Fellowship is a part-time, remote research fellowship run by Inspired Capital, an early-stage venture firm headquartered in New York City. Each semester, the firm selects a limited number of undergraduate or graduate students to develop a unique, validated investment thesis on a technology or market of their choice, culminating in a research paper and presentation to the Inspired team. The program emphasizes mentorship and analytical rigor, requiring no prior investing experience.

The fellowship focuses on developing analytically strong students who produce original, validated investment theses on technologies or markets of their choosing, surfacing fresh perspectives and talent into Inspired Capital's early-stage venture practice.

Candidates should prepare for a competitive application process and be ready to articulate their interest in impact investing and venture capital.

Open to any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at a U.S. college or postsecondary institution; no prior investing or venture experience required.

The application process involves a short application with written responses, a written assessment, and a final interview. The firm screens for creative ideas and analytical thinking rather than credentials.

Fellows receive structured mentorship, weekly guidance from the Inspired Capital investment team, and the opportunity to produce a polished research paper on their chosen topic, gaining exposure to the venture investing process.

Applications open in the fall, with deadlines in mid-December. Interviews occur in January and February, and the program runs during the summer.