[American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education](https://afpepharm.org)

May 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$10,000 stipend; one-year award.

Recognizes pre-doctoral candidates in pharmaceutical education from MI, ND, SD, MN, or WI who have demonstrated excellence and meet AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship eligibility.

Residency in specified Midwest states for 15 years and AFPE Pre-Doctoral eligibility required.

--- ## Description This award honors outstanding pre-doctoral students in pharmaceutical sciences who have demonstrated excellence in their field and have long-term residency in Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. The award is intended to support future leaders in pharmaceutical education and research, providing recognition and financial support to help advance their scientific careers. Applicants must also meet all eligibility requirements for the AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 stipend for the award year. - One-time, one-year award. - Stipend may be used for research expenses, student stipend, materials, travel, or other educational purposes (no indirect costs allowed). --- ## Eligibility - Must be eligible for the [AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/pre-doctoral-fellowships/), which includes: - Enrollment as a full-time Ph.D. student in pharmaceutical sciences at an accredited U.S. school/college of pharmacy. - U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. - Completion of at least 3 full semesters of graduate credit toward the Ph.D., with the degree expected within 3 additional years. - Must have resided in Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, or Wisconsin for the past fifteen years. - Demonstrated academic excellence, research experience, and leadership potential. --- ## Application Process - Complete the AFPE Regional Award application (details and links are posted on the AFPE website). - Application typically includes: - Intent to apply (Part 1) - Full application (Part 2) - Three faculty recommendation forms - Official graduate transcript (sent directly by the university) - All materials must be submitted via the SmarterSelect platform as directed on the AFPE website. - Contact Ellen Woods at woods@afpepharm.org for additional details or renewal instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Award recipients are expected to provide a progress or final report, an accounting of stipend use, and acknowledge AFPE support in resulting publications. - The award is funded by AFPE through private and industry contributions; no government funds are used. - Past recipients have come from universities within the eligible states. --- ## External Links - [AFPE Regional Award program page](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/afpe-regional-award) - [AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowships overview](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/pre-doctoral-fellowships/) - [AFPE Contact page](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|------------------------|--------------| | Ellen Woods | woods@afpepharm.org | 571-404-0471 | For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact Ellen Woods or visit the [AFPE Contact page](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/).

AFPE Regional Award

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