Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching

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Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching
Priority Deadline for Applications: March 15th, 2026 11:59pm PST

Priority Deadline for Recommendations: March 31st, 2026 11:59pm PST

The Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching is designed as a two-summer program for science educators seeking an in-depth, biomedical research experience at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. The Fellowship provides support for one or two paid summers of cancer-focused research experience in a host lab, with additional school year follow-up. While this program is designed for secondary life science teachers, it is open to other STEM teachers as well. Teachers who have completed the SEP summer professional development are particularly encouraged to apply. We recommend that you visit the Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEAM Teaching program website and the Hutch Teacher Fellowship Blog before applying to develop an understanding of the program.

Before you apply, we recommend that you review the PDF For more information on the program please visit our website.

Fellowship applicants must be:
- A middle or high school science or STEM teacher
- Currently employed and teaching science or STEM courses
- Interested in learning more about cancer research and related careers
- Willing to collaborate to develop a cancer-related curriculum in conjunction with Fred Hutch scientists/education staff and other fellowship teachers
- Committed to piloting lessons with students and developing lesson revisions
- Available for the entire duration of the program
- Priority for Washington State teachers
In addition, please note that a social security number (SSN) or tax identification number (TIN) is required on intake forms.

Directions for Applying to the Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching

To finish your application, you will need to upload a pdf of your current resume.

At the end of the application, it will ask you to review your answers. At the bottom of the review page, you must click "Submit Application" for your application to be submitted.

After finishing the application, an automatic email will be sent to your listed principal/school representative with a link to a Principal Commitment of Support Form. Please let this person know to expect an email from us within 24 hours with a link to the form to complete and ask them to check their spam and junk inboxes. Your principal/school representative must submit this form by March 31st, 2026 11:59 pm PST to meet the priority deadline. If you have concerns about meeting these deadlines, please reach out to us at bergsman@fredhutch.org.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Please make sure to check your spam and junk inboxes. We anticipate that notifications of acceptance will be sent out by May 2026.

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This program is supported through funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Youth Enjoy Science (YES) program (PAR-17-059) specifically seeks to "facilitate the education of students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research who will become knowledgable about cancer, and available to focus on cancer later in their careers," which includes providing research experiences for teachers who serve underrepresented student populations. Please know that the information obtained will be kept confidential. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.
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What grade level do you currently teach?*

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Which of these courses do you currently teach? (Select all that apply)*

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Estimate the OVERALL percentage of your students who qualify as an underrepresented minority in STEM as defined by the NSF (Hispanic or Latino/a, African American/Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native)?

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Skills Inventory. Please indicate your familiarity and skill level in the following areas. Don't worry if you are not familiar with these items - it's a long list! *

	No experience	Limited Experience (Can handle simple tasks with guidance)	Some Experience (Have done projects with supervision)	Moderate Experience (Regularly work in this skills area / comfortable with most tasks)	Strong Experience (Can independently handle tasks and/or have been a teacher/coach)
3-D printing
Using bioinformatics tools such as BLAST
Using protein modeling/structure tools
Working with model organisms (bacteria, yeast, flies, worms, zebrafish)
Using molecular biology tools such as micropipets, gel electrophoresis equipment
Making dilutions and solutions
Using sterile technique (microbiology)
Analyzing data with spreadsheets
Programming/writing code (please describe below)
Creating databases
Entering/extracting database records using a graphical interface (such as Access or Filemaker)
Entering/extracting database records using SQL
Doing clinical work (animals or human, please describe below)
Conducting statistical analysis of data
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Pick 2-3 labs at Fred Hutch that you are most interested in and tell us why you are interested in them. We cannot guarantee placement in these labs, but this will help us understand your interests. *

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Please describe any previous experiences or interests that make you a particularly good candidate for a biomedical research partnership.*

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Please describe your prior experience designing curriculum materials and/or piloting curriculum materials in your classroom.*

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How do you anticipate the Hutch Teacher Fellowship Program will benefit you, your courses, and your students?*

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Would you be interested in working in a computational biology lab (conducting primarily computer-based research)?*

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Have you previously gone through the Science Education Partnership (SEP) summer professional development program?*

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If yes, what year?
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If no, do you want to also be considered for the SEP Program as part of your Hutch Teacher Fellowship experience? We are now offering HTF+SEP, a combined program of the Hutch Teacher Fellowship and the Science Education Partnership (SEP) that will allow teachers to participate in both programs during their first summer in the Hutch Teacher Fellowship. See the program website for more details.

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Our training programs are supported in part through funding by the NIH. Responses to the items below are voluntary and will in no way influence assessment of your application.
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Have you ever received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), also known as food stamps or EBT?

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Do you identify as being part of a group historically underrepresented in biomedical research?

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Did you grow up in one of the following areas: a) a U.S. rural area or b) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Areas. See this link for information about these areas.

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What is the highest degree any one of your parents/guardians has earned?

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