Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Michelson IP Institute’s HBCU Educators in Residence Program.

This opportunity is for higher education educators currently teaching at a U.S.-based, two-year or four-year college or university. You are applying one year in advance for the 2027–2028 cohort, which will begin in August 2027.

General Timeline

Applications open: August 15, 2026

Applications close: September 30, 2026

Candidate conversations: October 2026

Program begins: August 2027

Program concludes: June 2028

Program Requirements

Selected educators will:

• Integrate Michelson IP resources into at least one course
• Use 3 or more Michelson IP resources
• Attend 2 required program meetings
• Participate in 2 educator-led sessions
• Administer a brief student survey
• Create at least 1 educational resource
• Complete final feedback and program deliverables

You do not need to have prior experience teaching intellectual property. Even if you are unsure whether your discipline, course, or experience is a perfect fit, we still encourage you to apply.

To learn more, review our Program brief and our Micheson IP page, or view our latest webinar explaining the program and how to apply.

Next Steps

Complete the application form below. After reviewing submissions, we will invite strong candidates whose experience and goals align with the program to meet with our team.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with other U.S.-based higher education educators who may be a good fit.