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  • 2026 Science Education Partnership

  • Deadlines

    Priority applications are due March 15th, 2026 11:59 pm PST. The Recommendation & Support Form for priority application are due by March 31st, 2026, 11:59 pm PST. 

    Before you apply, we recommend that you review the PDF with a summary of the application questions.

    For more information about the program please see our website.

    Requirements

    • A middle or high school science teacher in Washington state.
    • Currently employed and teaching science (pre-service teachers are also eligible)
    • Interested in learning more about cancer research and related careers
    • Must commit to all program dates (please see our website for more information)


    Directions for Applying Online
    To finish your application, you will need to upload pdf versions of your current resume and statement of interest.

    In your statement of interest,

    • Describe specific goals and/or skills you would like to learn from this experience.
    • Explain efforts to develop and promote your subject area.
    • Briefly tell about one of your most valuable teaching experiences.

    At the end of the application, you will be asked 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 Recommendation & Support Form. Your principal/ school representative must submit this form by March 31st, 2026 11:59 pm PST. If you have concerns about meeting these deadlines please reach out to us at sep@fredhutch.org.

    Pre-service teachers are welcome to apply with a Recommendation & Support Form from their mentor teacher. 

    Once your application is submitted, you should receive a confirmation within 24 hours. Notifications of preliminary acceptance will be sent in mid-April 2026. Final acceptance decisions will be confirmed after a phone/zoom interview.

     

    Other Fred Hutch Teacher Programs

    If you are interested in a longer research experience, we offer two other teacher programs.

    • Partners in Science 2.0 @ Fred Hutch (PS2@FH) is a paid two-summer program for secondary science educators seeking an in-depth, biomedical research experience at Fred Hutch. The PS2@FH program pairs each Partner teacher with a Mentor scientist for two summers of mentored research.
    • The Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching (HTF) consists of one or two paid summers(7-8 weeks) immersed in cancer-focused biomedical research, curriculum design, and science communication. Open to life science and other STEM teachers, this program offers hands-on lab experiences and follow-up during the school year.

  • Personal Contact Information

    Please supply your home/other information so we can contact you about your application and keep in touch outside of the school year.

  • School Contact Information

    Please supply the contact information for you at your school.

  • Personal Information

  • 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.

  • To determine if you are Pell Grant Eligible, please visit this website.

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  • Resume Upload

    Please upload a PDF of your resume.

  • Resume Upload

    Please upload a PDF of your resume

    Make sure that your resume contains the following information.

    • Education experience
    • Teaching experience with grade level(s) and subject(s)
    • Current school with grade level(s) and subject(s)
    • Professional development, continuing education, and inservice programs completed within the last five years
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  • Statement of Interest (PDF only)

    Please provide a statement outlining why you want to participate in SEP

  • Statement of Interest (PDF only)

    Please provide a statement outlining why you want to participate in SEP. The Statement of Interest is a major component of our selection process. We encourage you to take time to craft a thoughtful and well-written statement. Statements are often 1-2 pages.

    In your statement,

    • Describe specific goals and/or skills you would like to learn from this experience
    • Explain efforts to develop and promote your subject area
    • Briefly tell about one of your most valuable teaching experiences 

    Only PDF format is accepted. Please convert any other file type to PDF before attaching the PDF version here. 

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    • Program Commitment

  • Principal/School Representative Commitment of Support

    Enter one (1) individual.

  • An automatic email will be sent to this individual with a form for them to fill out showing their recommendation and commitment of support. We recommend that you contact the individual directly to ensure that they have received the message. 


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  • Program Commitment 

    Accepted applicants must commit to attend all scheduled sessions including Orientation, Summer Session, Fall Kick-Off, and Reflection Day. Dates can be found on the program website. Accepted applicants must participate in program evaluation, maintain a lab notebook/journal, and complete a curriculum project. 

  • Review Application

  • Answers are not submitted until you click "Submit Application" on the next page.

    Click "Review Answers" to continue. After reviewing your application, please press "Submit Application" only once. There will be a delay while your materials are uploaded.

     

    The Recommendation & Support Form for priority application are due by March 31st, 2026, 11:59 pm PST. You will be notified of your application status by mid-April 2026.

     

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