Application & Eligibility
Innovation Fund Associates are selected from across the University of Chicago ecosystem and commit to one 10-week investment cycle in the spring quarter in addition to eight weeks of training in the winter quarter. Current UChicago graduate and undergraduate students and post-docs are eligible to apply for the program. The program is team-based, and associates create teams based on their individual interests and areas of expertise. Teams are typically comprised of at least:
- One Scientist (PhD or Post-Doc)
- One Chicago Booth Student
- One Law Student
- One College or Other UChicago Student
The Innovation Fund Associates program is an intense experiential learning program, and Associates commit to dedicating at least 15 hours per week during each 10-week investment cycle. Applications for the 2027 cohort will open in September 2026.