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Overview

RA Capital's TechAtlas internship provides intensive, 12-week immersive training in scientific and venture due diligence for healthcare technology and biotech investments. Designed for candidates within one year of completing advanced degrees or postdoctoral training, the internship pairs participants with experienced Healthcare Associates for mentored deal evaluation and investment analysis.

Investment focus

RA Capital focuses on healthcare technology and biotech investments, leveraging its expertise in therapeutic areas and operational support to evaluate and support innovative companies in the life sciences sector.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally full time.

Who it is for

Candidates must be within one year of completion of:
- PhD programs in life sciences/biology
- MD (medical degree) programs
- MBA with science background
- Master's degrees in science or related fields
- Postdoctoral fellowship completion.

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Admissions and application

Candidates must be within one year of completion of advanced degrees (PhD, MD, MBA) or postdoctoral training. Massachusetts-based candidates preferred, with relocation consideration for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

Interns receive mentorship from current Healthcare Associates, access to active deal flow, and networking opportunities with the investment team. Successful interns may receive a full-time offer as Associate at RA Capital.

Timeline

The internship typically lasts 12 weeks and is offered on a rolling basis with summer timing.

What came of it

Successful interns have the opportunity for direct hire as Associates at RA Capital, with notable alumni including Drew Biedermann, Ross Chikarmane, and Gabe Fox, all of whom have transitioned to full-time roles.

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What it pays

In a January 2023 interview, Gabe Fox said he had been paid during a prior TechAtlas internship. The account did not state an amount and does not establish compensation terms for a current offering.

Questions about this program

What was the 2023 schedule and deadline?

The Summer 2023 internship was scheduled for June 5 through August 25, 2023, and was described as 12 weeks long. Its application deadline was January 31, 2023; all these dates have passed.

Is the TechAtlas internship currently accepting applications?

Current availability is not established. The job-board response inspected October 2, 2026, showed no TechAtlas internship among six openings, but that does not establish program closure. RA Capital lists internship@racap.com for internship inquiries.

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