Are you a Duke graduate student or post-doc who:
- is interested in technology commercialization?
- is considering a non-bench science career path?
- has time for a one-year, part-time commitment?
- would like to make some extra cash?
Then you should apply to the OTC Fellows Program!
Applications open August 19th to September 10th, 2024.
Join our info sessions
- Monday August 19th 10am, Wilkinson 130
- Wednesday August 21st 10am, Wilkinson 132
Duke Engineering Wilkinson Building (534 Research Drive)
The OTC Fellows Program is an exciting opportunity for Duke graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to gain exposure to tech transfer and commercialization – the process of turning academic research into products and services.
The Fellows, on a part-time basis, will assess the commercial viability of innovative Duke University technologies and create marketing materials to move this research from the bench to the outside world. This enables OTC to provide faster and more thorough feedback to innovators while giving the Fellows the opportunity to expand and hone career-ready skills in market research and intellectual property protection.
Program Highlights:
- Learn about cutting-edge innovation happening across Duke’s campus
- Learn about the field of technology commercialization and intellectual property management and gain first-hand experience in analyzing market opportunity, competitive landscape, and prior-art
- Gain valuable, marketable skills that complement your scientific training for alternative scientific careers — from technology commercialization to management consulting, patent law to business development
- Expand your experience by staying on with OTC as a Senior Fellow after your first year. If invited, you will have more opportunities to engage with OTC and build your professional network
- Get compensated for your time! $17/hour with about 15–20 hours of work a month
- Receive mentorship from a Senior Fellow and the OTC Fellows Program Directors
For more info about the program, go to https://duke.is/fellows
