Biodesign Innovation Fellowship
Program Details
Discover more about the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship by exploring the resources below.
Watch Webinar
Watch a recording of the June 2019 webinar with program leaders James Wall and Sandra Waugh Ruggles
Watch Webinar
Watch a recording of the July 2019 webinar featuring four fellowship alumni
Download Flier
Check out the latest Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship flier
Watch Webinar
Watch a recording of the 2018 webinar with four fellowship alumni
Watch Webinar
Watch a recording of the 2018 webinar with Former Fellowship Director Todd Brinton
Why
The Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is a launch pad for initiating, redirecting, or accelerating a career in health technology innovation. Stanford Biodesign graduates apply their talents to:
- Catalyzing innovation inside major health technology companies
- Building their own health technology start-ups
- Teaching and/or leading translational research programs for world-class universities
- Driving innovation initiatives within academic or private medical centers
- Becoming specialists in design, investing, or other aspects of the health technology innovation ecosystem
They also become part of the Stanford Biodesign community, which is a life-long, worldwide network of innovators passionate about improving healthcare.
Who
Individuals with advanced degrees and/or substantial work experience in the engineering, science, computer science, business, product design, law, medical, or nursing fields are encouraged to apply. Fellows will be selected based on their experience, passion, and drive, as well as their potential to become leading innovators in the health tech field. Applicants are welcome from any country.
Where
Stanford Biodesign Fellows become members of the Stanford Biodesign team at the James H. Clark Center on the Stanford University campus. Clinical immersion is completed at Stanford Health Care, as well as a variety of other settings across the continuum of care.
When
The fellowship is a full-time, intensive experience that runs from the beginning of August through early June each year. Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows receive a monthly stipend and health benefits during their fellowship period.
How
Applications for the 2020-21 fellowship year are due on August 15, 2019. To learn more about the program and the application process, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.