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Polsky Founders' Fund Fellowship

Also known as: PF3

University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

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Varies by investment

Application

Annual

Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-07-13

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Polsky Founders' Fund Fellowship

Fellowship for graduating UChicago students pursuing startups full-time after graduation. Provides $24K in SAFE funding disbursed quarterly over one year, with new technology grants and specialized coaching added in 2026.

Key Details

  • $24K SAFE per fellow ($6K quarterly)
  • 1-year fellowship for graduating students
  • Up to 7 fellowships per year
  • 8 fellows in 2025 cohort
  • New for 2026: technology grants and specialized coaching
  • Requires full-time commitment to startup after graduation
  • Run by Polsky Center