Frequently Asked Questions

LIFT-VA stands for Life Sciences Innovation & Future Talent – Virginia.

LIFT-VA is supported through the collaborative partnership of Future Kings, Athari BioSciences, and GEMS.

Visit the Apply page and choose the pathway that best matches your role: Higher Education / College / University Participant Secondary School Student / Grade 6 -12 Employer / Partner

You can reach out through the Contact page or use the general inquiry form to connect with the LIFT-VA team.

You are able to register to attend training at either our Loudoun or Manassas lab locations.

Yes. The following additional forms will be required in order to participate in the LIFT-VA program: Program Participation Consent Medical Consent Media Release Consent Code of Conduct Agreement In addition to the form above, Instructors will also be required to: Background Check Submit Student Evaluations (Most Recent Course Taught) Present a Scientific Topic During Interview Process

Program Instruction: June 22 - August 14 Monday and Wednesday Morning Cohort 9:00am-1:00pm Afternoon Cohort noon-4:00pm