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PRO Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the PRO designation, applicants must:

• Be a member of an FLC member lab or agency with an active role in federal technology transfer.
• Submit a CV/resume showing at least three years of experience in federal tech transfer.
• Submit a written statement (up to 1,000 words) summarizing relevant achievements, projects, and/or research (optional).
• Demonstrate competencies across one or more FLC career paths (Intellectual Property Management, Agreements, Marketing/Business Development, Operations/Administration). Competency requirements may also be met by completing designated CRADA and Foundation courses through the FLC Learning Center.
• Attend at least three FLC educational webinars OR serve as a trainer/subject matter expert in at least one FLC training within the past three years.
• Attend one FLC National Meeting within the past three years.

2026 Submission Deadlines

Application Opens	Deadline to Apply	Decision By
April 20, 2026	May 25, 2026	June 22, 2026
September 14, 2026	October 12, 2026	November 9, 2026
December 14, 2026	January 11, 2027	February 8, 2027
March 15, 2027	April 12, 2027	May 10, 2027
June 14, 2027	July 12, 2027	August 9, 2027
September 13, 2027	October 11, 2027	November 8, 2027