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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.

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

2026 Timeline

Applications Open: May 4 – May 22
Interviews: May 25 – May 29
Notifications: June 1 - June 8
Internal Preparation/Instructor Training - June 9-19
Program Instruction: June 22 - August 14
Monday and Wednesday
Morning Cohort 9:00am-1:00pm
Afternoon Cohort noon-4:00pm

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

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email*

Phone*

Multi-line address

Country/Region*

Address*

City*

Zip / Postal code*

Education & Credentials

Highest Degree Earned*

Minimum: Bachelor's degree required

Field of Study*

Institution Where Degree Was Conferred*

Professional Background

Current Employer or Institution *

Current Title or Role*

Briefly Describe Your Lab or Field Experience*

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

Upload Most Recent Student Evaluations

Which of the following can you teach?*

Aseptic Technique & Biosafety

Cell Culture

Genomics & Next-Gen Sequencing

Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

PCR & Sequencing Methods

Immunoassays (ELISA, Western Blot)

Microscopy & Imaging

Generative AI in Life Sciences

Additional Subject Areas or Specializations

Select all that apply.

Do you have professional / volunteer experience with the following?

Teaching / Tutoring Experience

Mentoring Experience

Youth Program Involvement

Leadership Roles

Availability & Logistics

Are you available for Saturday instruction? *

Yes

No

Are you available for instruction from June - August? *

Yes

No

Partially

Are there any scheduling considerations we should know?

Which cohort year are you applying for?

Which lab location would you like to teach at?*

Loudoun

Manassas

Open to attending at either campus.

Acknowledments

Outside Activity Disclosure

I understand that if I am currently employed full-time, I am responsible for obtaining any required approval from my employer before accepting a cohort instructor role with LIFT-VA.

Background Check

I understand that a background check is required prior to onboarding, due to the potential for interaction with participants under the age of 18.

Compliance Training

I understand that all cohort instructors are required to complete LIFT-VA compliance training before leading a session.

Scientific Topic Presentation

I understand that I will be required as part of the interview process to present on a scientific topic of my choice.

Curriculum Materials

I understand that all instructional materials are provided by LIFT-VA. Cohort instructors are not responsible for curriculum development.

This project is funded in part by GO Virginia Region 7, a state-funded initiative.

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