2024-2025

Women in Life Sciences Fellowship

Women founders are underfunded and have less access to the networks that would ignite their companies to scale.

Thanks to our partnership with Mercury, we’re offering 25 startups with at least 1 women founder, the opportunity to join our Fellowship Program which will include a 1 year membership to access a diverse network of accomplished executives and investors.

If you are a woman solo founder or part of a founding team, you can submit your startup for consideration.

NETWORK. FUNDRAISE. LEARN.

Thank you

DIVERSITY IS GOOD FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Startups - Access Your Competitive Advantage Now

Data shows that companies with diverse leadership are more profitable and likely to succeed.

As a Fellow - Receive a 1 year membership to our exclusive community where you can find, be matched to, and connect with over 2,500 diverse mentors, advisors, board members, investors, and experts, as well as resources you need to successfully scale your company. 

Take advantage of this limited opportunity and apply today.

Fellowship Benefits

  • Board & Talent Marketplace

    Be matched to diverse mentor/sponsors, advisors & board directors from all types of industries with a wide variety of skill sets. Recruit for operators in our Job Board.

  • Investment Club​

    Access our network of 140+ mission-aligned angels, LPs & VCs. Add ‘Angel Advisors’ to your advisory board (board-ready women looking to invest in the companies they advise).

  • Valuable Peer Network

    Take advantage of our powerful online community. Connect with other founders & members of the community. Bring your GIVES & GETS to ask for what you need & share valuable opportunities & resources with other members.

  • Expert Hub, Programming & Resources

    Access experts, perks & promotions, enjoy educational programming & networking events as well thought leadership opportunities. Access our robust library of resources including templates & guides, recorded programming & so much more.​

Fellowship Criteria

    • woman founder or co-founder

    • 19 years or older as of the application due date

    • Proficient in English

    • For profit in Life Sciences

    • Pre-Seed through Series A

    • Incorporated in the US or abroad

  • See full Fellowship FAQs here.

  • See full Fellowship Rules and Conditions here.

Fellowship Timeline

October 1st

Applications Open

October 1 - January 31st

Rolling acceptances until spots are filled

January 31st

Applications closed

Program Impact

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FOR PROFIT BOARD CAREERS FOR WOMEN ADVANCED

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STARTUPS ADVANCED

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A year-long program designed to provide you access to the tool that will help you grow and scale your company effectively and successfully.

  • The Fourth Effect will invite 25 Fellows who apply during the application period listed on the landing page to represent their companies. Each participating company will also have the opportunity to nominate up to two (2) women for Membership at The Fourth Effect. The Organizers will approve the nominees and invite them to participate in the Fellowship.

  • Applications can be submitted online during the application period listed on the landing page, now later than 11:59:59 PM ET on the last day. Incomplete applications are not valid.

  • No. Applying to the program is free.

  • You must have a deck or website for your company to apply.

  • You must already be in operation to apply.

  • No, your company must be registered and operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and United States territories.

  • No, we will not accept products for consideration with the application. However, we encourage you to photograph your product and send it as part of the application.

  • Please apply even though you missed the deadline. We will keep your information for consideration in a future cohort.

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