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Defense Ventures
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How does someone apply for Defense Ventures?
What does the selection process look like for the Defense Ventures Program?
Who is eligible to participate in Defense Ventures?
Can I submit a picture of my OPRs after printing them out and blacking out the PII for the Defense Ventures application?
What does a competitive Defense Ventures application usually entail?
How can I verify my Defense Ventures application submission?
Do I need the Commander Endorsement Letter when submitting my Defense Ventures application?
Do resumes for the Defense Ventures application need to be submitted in the Shift resume template?
Can the application deadline be extended for a participant who just found out about the Defense Ventures program? If so, when is the latest they can submit for it?
When should I submit my Defense Ventures application?
How long does each Defense Ventures Cohort last?
Is the Defense Ventures Cohort done remotely and is there a cost to participate?
When is the next Defense Ventures Cohort?
What is the TDY cost for in-person participation with the Defense Ventures Program?
Is it possible to provide a list of future Defense Ventures Cohorts?
Where does the Defense Ventures Cohort take place?
What is the cost to participate in Defense Ventures?
How many hours per day should a participant expect to do in the Defense Ventures Cohort once it is full-time?
Can I participate in multiple Defense Ventures Cohorts?
If a participant gets selected to participate in 1 of the Defense Ventures Cohort and is interested in future Cohorts can they sign up again to participate?
What happens if I’m not selected for a Defense Ventures Cohort?
How do I balance participation with Defense with home station duties?
How does Defense Ventures work for National Guard/Reservists folks - do participants need to be on orders the whole time, do the Guard/Reserves fund my participation, etc?