Skip to content
Superscout

Overview

The Venture Fellows Program at Washington University in St. Louis is a nine-month fellowship for postdoctoral researchers, sponsored by the Office of Technology Management (OTM) and BioGenerator. The program provides experiential learning in venture capital investing and startup company creation in the biotech space. It bridges scientific research and venture capital, allowing fellows to apply their scientific expertise to investment decisions while developing business acumen and networking with industry professionals.

Investment focus

The program focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and venture capital, emphasizing the importance of technology commercialization and supporting life sciences startups.

Program details

Designed for Researchers, Students. Participation is generally part time.

Check if you are eligible

Check your eligibility for WashU Venture Fellows

Benefits

The fellowship bridges scientific research and venture capital, allowing participants to apply scientific expertise to investment decisions, understand the startup ecosystem, develop business acumen, and network with investors, entrepreneurs, and operators.

Timeline

The program lasts for six months, providing intensive training and exposure to venture capital and startup creation.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

Questions about this program

What is the duration of the program?

The program lasts for nine months.

What are the application requirements?

Applicants must submit a resume and a written statement, and faculty mentor approval is required.

Who can apply?

The program is open to Washington University postdoctoral researchers, with preference given to those with more than one year of postdoctoral experience at WashU.

About Washington University in St. Louis

Lists that include this program

From public sources

What the sources say about WashU Venture Fellows

Similar programs

All programs
Fifty Years PhD Fellowship logoFellowship

Fifty Years PhD Fellowship

Fifty Years

Transitioning PhD students into venture capital roles through a free, flexible program.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Format
Remote
Terms
No Compensation
Foresite Capital Fellows logoFellowship

Foresite Capital Fellows

Paused

Foresite Capital

Paid internship offering dual-track exposure to venture capital and healthcare innovation.

Location
null
Format
Remote
Terms
Stipend

Superscout Pro

Find faster. Show up verified. Keep your deals private.

$99a year, or $12 a month
Get Pro
  • Search that narrowsInvestors, programs, accelerators, incubators and studios, by stage, sector and place.
  • A verified profileThe people you reach know you are who you say you are.
  • A private deal vaultThe startups you are watching, with your notes and your reasons. Nobody else's eyes.

Is this page right?Reviewed · How the research works

Something's off