This programme equips academic life scientists, at the graduate or post-doctoral level, with the skills and knowledge to transition into careers in technology transfer through a curriculum that combines formal training with networking, mentoring and practical experience in the field.
Who can apply for a LifeArc-AUTM Fellowship?
Are you an academic scientist, at the graduate or post-doctoral level in life sciences, with little (less than a year) or no direct work experience in technology transfer who has a passion for innovation, and would like to train to become a technology transfer professional?
If so, our technology transfer fellowship programme provides fast track training into the world of technology transfer – helping to ensure the great science can make a real difference to patients’ lives.
Each fellow receives:
- Two years’ AUTM membership, plus access to AUTM’s Technology Transfer Practice Manual and 90 +Webinars
- One year ASTP membership
- Attendance at specialised training courses delivered by experts
- Access to wide network of technology transfer professionals
- Attendance to a unique Technology Transfer Speaker Series delivered by global experts
- Guidance and support throughout the programme
Mentoring:
- Assignment of an experienced technology transfer mentor available throughout the Training Programme
Attendance at international technology transfer events:
Registration, hotels and airfare are covered for:
- AUTM’s Essentials Courses, (date and location tbc)
- AUTM’s 2025 Annual Meeting, 2nd – 5th March 2025, Washington DC
- A major European Technology Transfer Conference i.e. ASTP annual Conference, May 2025
Internships:
- Potential to participate in a four-week internship in an academic technology transfer office within the United States or Europe, during the summer
The selection process:
Applications will be evaluated by a joint LifeArc and AUTM selection panel who will award up to 17 fellowships, at least two of which will be awarded to non-UK Europe residing applicants
How to apply
The 2024 Fellowship year will commence on Monday, 19 August 2024. Applications are now being accepted, click here to apply.