Eligibility: Teams of 1 to 4 people may submit proposals as a team. Each team must include at least one student (graduate or undergraduate in Engineering or Computer Science) who was a full-time student in the 2009-2010 academic year. Not all team members must work in the Menlo Park Office full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer; however, only those members working full-time will be eligible for the fellowship.

In 2009 we received over 300 applications from teams comprised of students representing almost 70 universities. We accepted 7 teams (representing 20 individuals) and hope to increase the numbers this year.

Current Areas of Interest: We’re interested in any tech- or energy-related start-up, but this year Lightspeed’s partners are particularly interested in the following areas:

• Cloud computing services or technologies
• Hadoop-related projects and ideas
• iPhone applications
• Social games
• Cleantech: batteries, grid, biofuels, solar.
• Online education

Application:

1. Download an application here.
2. Submit completed application by email to summerfellowship@lightspeedvp.com
3. Application *MUST* be completed in its' entirety or will not be considered
4. Submissions must include the name of the company in the SUBJECT LINE
5. ONLY submit the completed questionnaire and resumes - DO NOT submit additional info unless requested.
6. All application and resume should be submitted in ONE FILE, in pdf format.

Deadline: There are two independent submission deadlines. January 31, 2010 for Round 1; winners announced by February 21, 2010. April 15, 2010, for Round 2; winners announced by April 30, 2010. Up to 20 individual fellowships will be awarded; it is expected that about 50% of the winners will be chosen from each application pool. Fellows are under no obligation to Lightspeed, and Lightspeed receives no equity as part of the program.

Have any questions? Learn more about the program or check out our FAQ. Any further questions can be directed to John Vrionis at john@lightspeedvp.com.