University of California

 BioFellowship

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Now accepting 2008 Applications!

The UC Berkeley BioFellowship program, coordinated by the Haas Healthcare and BioBusiness Club (H2B2) and the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship, helps place 2-4 talented and passionate UC graduate students from a variety of disciplines in paid summer internship positions with venture-backed medical technology startup companies. 

How does it work?

·         BioFellow applicants submit a first round application

·         The BioFellowship Committee works with Arch Venture Partners and De Novo Ventures, two highly regarded firms with a strong history of success in medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare services, to identify opportunities at portfolio companies

·         The BioFellowship Committee reviews applications and selects finalists based on experience, goals, and potential fit with open positions

·         BioFellow finalists review open positions and apply directly to companies

·         Companies interview and extend offers to BioFellows when a match is made.  A fair salary is negotiated directly

What does it entail?

The BioFellowship includes:

• BioFellow orientation with VCs
• Meeting with portfolio company manager prior to project commencement
• Completion of a critical, pre-defined project with the portfolio company for 10-12 weeks during the summer
• Interacting with a VC mentor during the summer (activities may include: attending board meetings, listening to pitches, and learning about VC investing)
• Interaction with other Biofellows
• Presenting project findings to company management, VC, and H2B2 at Haas

Who is eligible?

• Graduate students from UC Berkeley or UCSF, including the Haas School of Business, BioEngineering, medical school, and more
• BioFellows must be full time graduate students, returning to UC Berkeley or UCSF in the fall of 2008.

How do I apply?

·         Complete a one page resume

·         Answer in 500 words or less: What do you hope to gain from the Fellowship and how will your past experience help you to succeed in this internship?  Be sure to highlight any technical expertise and include the type of medical technology and role you are interested in

·         Send these in a single document to brad_kittredge@mba.berkeley.edu with subject line “BioFellows” by February 22, 2008

·         First round decisions will be announced March 3, followed by direct connection with portfolio companies