Q Practicum, Life Science Venture Research Internship | Information Session
Interested in exploring careers in biotech, pharma, consulting, or venture capital?
Join us for this virtual information session to learn about The Q Practicum: Life Science Venture Research Internship, a program offering Northwestern graduate students and postdoctoral researchers hands-on experience evaluating early-stage life science technologies with commercialization potential.
The program runs from January through August 2027 and combines 10 weeks of structured training and mentorship with hands-on venture research projects. Working in small teams, participants will evaluate real Northwestern technologies, gaining experience in scientific and commercial due diligence, market analysis, and investment strategy.
During this session, we'll provide an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, time commitments, and application process, with time for questions.
Who Should Attend: Current Northwestern PhD, MD, MD/PhD, and MBA students, as well as postdoctoral researchers interested in biotechnology, venture capital, or life science commercialization. No prior commercialization experience is required, and applicants do not need to identify a project before applying.
Program Details:
Term: January–August 2027
Structure: 10 weeks of training and mentorship, followed by hands-on venture research projects
Time Commitment: Weekly 10 AM–2 PM sessions (4 hours), plus independent and team project work as needed
Applications are now open! The deadline to apply for the 2027 cohort is November 25, 2026. Applicants must submit a resume and a 1–2 page cover letter describing their interest in life science commercialization and relevant experience. Apply Here
Questions? Contact Elan Ness-Cohn at elan.ness-cohn@northwestern.edu