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Cohort Instructor  Application

Thank you for your interest in LIFT-VA.


This form is for early-career professionals with a foundation in the life sciences, including recent post-doctoral fellows, research associates, and new-to-industry biotech professionals. 

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LIFT-VA helps students explore science, build confidence, and engage with future-focused opportunities in life sciences, STEMM, and workforce readiness.
 

2027 Fall Timeline

  • Applications Open: Now

  • Selections: Rolling Basis

  • Notifications: December 7 - 18

  • Instructor Training: January 18 - January 29

  • Program Instruction: February 10 - April 17

  • Saturday In-person Lab Sessions
    AM Session 9:00am-Noon
    Mid-day Session 11:30am-2:30pm
    PM Session 2:00pm-5:00pm
    and 
    Weekday Virtual Sessions
    Wednesday or Thursday
    ​6:00pm-8:00pm 

 

Please complete the form below so our team can learn more about your background.

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Personal Information

Multi-line address

Education & Credentials

Minimum: Bachelor's degree required

Professional Background

Include relevant techniques, environments (BSL-2, CLIA, etc.), and years of experience.

Which of the following can you teach?

Select all that apply.

Do you have professional / volunteer experience with the following?

Availability & Logistics

Are you available for in-person instruction on Saturday from 2:00pm-5:00pm?
Yes
No
Are you available for virtual evening instruction on Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm?
Yes
No

Only require one day a week for a 2-hour session.

Are you available for instruction from February - April?
Yes
No
Partially
Which lab location would you like to teach at?
Sterling
Leesburg
Manassas
Open to teaching at any of the 3 campuses.

Acknowledments

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