The Technology Transfer Career Training pairs students with an experienced technology transfer mentor who offers in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the complexities of the profession. Fellows follow a core syllabus of educational webinars covering such topics as the fundamentals of technology transfer, invention disclosures from cradle to licensing, basic patenting, marketing, and negotiation. The program also provides each fellow an extended AUTM membership, which includes access to AUTM’s Technology Transfer Practice Manual and more than 150 educational sessions.

Fellowship Details

Selected fellows receive:

• An expert mentor assigned to each participant
• Fellow mentor from the past cohort assigned to each participant
• Monthly cohort meetings with guest speakers
• AUTM membership through December 2023
• Access to AUTM’s Technology Transfer Training Manual and other great member benefits
• Full access to AUTM’s webinar library with over 100 different webinars and topics
• Registration to

  • AUTM Essentials course (September 2022| Baltimore, MD)

• Registration, travel, and accommodations to

  • AUTM Annual Meeting (February 2023 | Austin, TX)
  • One AUTM Regional Meeting (North American Fellows Only)

• Inclusion in online peer communication forums with current and previous fellows
• Periodic Zoom check-ins with guest speakers
• Dedicated program administrator to field questions and troubleshoot

Learn more here.