The Amplitude
Fellowship
Are you an outstanding life sciences PhD candidate, postdoc, MD, or inventor? Get out of your comfort zone and spend your summer turning bold science into the next generation of precision medicine companies.
The Amplitude Fellowship is a paid, full-time summer program in Montréal for top life sciences PhD candidates, postdocs, and MDs. Run by Amplitude Ventures, Canada's leading biotech and healthcare venture fund, and Pre-Amp, its venture creation studio, the Fellowship trains scientists to identify, shape, and test ideas for new biotech companies.
Each summer, up to 10 Fellows set aside their own research and immerse themselves in fields outside of their expertise. Powered by scientific curiosity, they learn to go wide, move fast, and form a view before they feel ready. This is the training ground where brilliant scientists learn to become great entrepreneurs.
The summer runs in three one-month explorations. You will be divided into small teams to map an area of biology none of you has studied and to shape early venture hypotheses. You will work directly on projects for our portfolio companies. Finally, you and your team will return to your strongest ideas, pressure-test the science and the competition, and build the case for launching a company.
The summer ends at the Amplitude Venture Creation Symposium, where Fellows present to more than 100 founders, operators, and investors. Fellowship explorations have been refined and launched by Pre-Amp into new and exciting companies such as Stereo Biotherapeutics and RIME Therapeutics.
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“The Fellowship packed three years of new experiences into three months. Best professional experience I’ve ever had.”
“It's great exposure to the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. It's a great place for anyone looking to expand their scope.”
“The way we were challenged to think critically and provided constant feedback as we worked to refine our ideas across multiple explorations was invaluable and great preparation for any aspiring life sciences entrepreneur.”
“This program pushed me to apply those skills in entirely new ways, and at a pace I never imagined possible. It also shifted how I view science. It’s no longer just about the concept or discovery itself, it’s about the tangible outcomes and the value they can bring.”
Benefits
The Amplitude Fellowship gives you the opportunity to:
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Details
- The Fellowship runs from June to the end of August. It is full-time and paid.
- The 2027 program runs out of Amplitude Ventures' office in downtown Montréal. Fellows are responsible for arranging their own summer housing.
- Includes seminars from portfolio company leaders and key opinion leaders.
- Read the FAQ on the 2027 Amplitude Fellowship.
Requirements
- Ongoing or completed MD, PhD, or postdoc with deep expertise in any scientific, computational or technical field or specialty: biology, chemistry, engineering, AI/ML, computer science, materials science, etc.
- Completed academic training or within the final year
- Deep scientific or business background aimed at life sciences
- Academic excellence and a self-starter mindset
- Creativity and the ability to solve complex scientific and business problems
- Canadian work authorization for Fellows working in Canada
How to apply
The Amplitude Fellowship is a highly competitive program. Applications are open now and close January 17, 2027.
We host information sessions in person and online. View the calendar here for information on upcoming sessions happening near you.
You can read the FAQ here for more information or contact fellowship@amplitudevc.com with additional questions.