Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign Innovation Fellowship(USA). Applications for the prestigious Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign Innovation Fellowship are now open. This 10-month program equips you with the skills and knowledge to develop and implement cutting-edge medical technologies.
Application Summary
- Program: Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship
- Location: USA
- Applications Open: May 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 9, 2025
- Interviews: November 3 & 4, 2025
- Fellowship Duration: 10 months (August to June)
- Number of Fellowships: 12
- Application Fee: No fee (previously USD 95)
- Open to: All nationalities with relevant backgrounds
Benefits
- Develop skills in identifying unmet medical needs, creating new health technologies, and bringing them to market.
- Gain a stipend and health insurance during the fellowship.
- Launch a career in health technology innovation, including:
- Leading innovation in healthcare companies
- Starting your own health tech company
- Leading translational research programs at universities
- Driving innovation in hospitals and clinics
- Building expertise in design, finance, and other areas of health tech
Eligibility
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- Advanced degrees (Masters, PhD) or significant work experience in:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Design
- Business
- Biological Sciences
- Product Design
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Selection focuses on your potential to become a leader in health technology innovation.
Application Requirements
- Essays (300 words each):
- How does the fellowship align with your career goals?
- Describe challenges you’ve faced and their impact on you.
- Ethical scenario: Respond to a situation where a new medical technology needs regulatory approval but has limited patient diversity in its clinical trial.
- CV (max. 3 pages)
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) if your most recent degree wasn’t in English.
- Transcript of most recent degree
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Video application (2 minutes): Discuss the 2-3 team roles you excel at (planning, research, communication, etc.). Upload to Vimeo or Youtube (unlisted). Submit the link through the Qualtrics form provided.
How to Apply
Applications open on May 15. Use the “Apply Now” button after this date to submit your application.