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UCLA TDG Technology Fellows Program
TDG offers paid internships during the summer months and throughout the academic year. Learn more about our latest UCLA grad student internship opportunities. UCLA Technology Fellows program provides an opportunity for UCLA grad students to gain exposure to the business of university technology transfer and intellectual property management. Participation in the Technology Fellows Program is a unique educational experience that gives students the opportunity to contribute to the commercialization of UCLA technologies.
This program provides students with in-depth, hands-on experience in technology evaluation, marketing and business development, and tech commercialization. Fellows work with UCLA TDG technology licensing officers and staff on a part-time basis and will be paid a competitive hourly rate*.
*Compensation is dependent on the funding, support, and fellowship status of each individual.
What is Technology Transfer?
Technology Transfer is the business of "transferring" inventions from the research lab to the marketplace. Typically, an organization's technology transfer office is comprised of professionals who manage inventions, facilitate the prosecution of patents, market new technologies, negotiate and manage numerous types of agreements, assist with startup company formation, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate sponsors of research.
Most research universities, federal labs, and mid-to-large sized companies have a tech transfer or intellectual property commercialization program. At UCLA, technology transfer is handled by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG).
Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the Technology Fellows program. We do not have any open positions at this time. We encourage you to continue to check back for future opportunities with our division.
If you have and questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: marketing@tdg.ucla.edu.
Selection Criteria
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in technical writing
- Strong technical background in the biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering
- Enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges
- Ability to meet hard deadlines
- Demonstrated interest in technology transfer
- Availability of 10 hours per week (minimum commitment of 2 quarters)
Eligibility
Applications to the Technology Fellows Program will be accepted from current UCLA graduate students. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check and sign a non-disclosure agreement before joining the program. In addition, international students must have advanced to candidacy. Graduate students with a >25% appointment time will require an exception from their home department to participate in the program, to be requested by UCLA TDG for successful applicants.
Technology Fellows Alumni: Where are they now?
The UCLA Tech Fellows program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to gain exposure to technology transfer and intellectual property management. Over the past several years, alumni of UCLA TDG's technology fellows program have successfully established careers in various fields, including academic technology transfer, management consulting, patent law, venture capital, and business development.