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

August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$20,000 total; 1-year fellowship; no indirect costs allowed

Supports research to improve patient safety and care quality in community pharmacy practice, focusing on workflow, staffing, and innovative care models.

--- ## Description This fellowship supports research projects aimed at identifying and recommending measures to ensure safe patient care within community pharmacy settings. Projects may address a variety of topics, including dispensing, immunization, medication management, test-to-treat services, and other clinical services permitted by state law. Research can focus on workflow and time studies, staffing models (including the role of pharmacy technicians), risk mitigation for clinical services, or implementation of specific technologies. The overarching objective is to enhance patient safety and enable pharmacists to devote more time to optimal patient care beyond dispensing. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $20,000 total fellowship award - 1-year duration (September 1–August 31) - Funds may be used for stipend, research supplies, books, materials, travel, etc. - No indirect costs allowed The stipend is disbursed in two halves: the first in September of the award year, the second in February of the following year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be either: - A full-time student in a Ph.D. degree program, **or** - A faculty member at an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy - If applying as a student, must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed application form - Provide two recommendation forms - If applying as a student, include an official graduate transcript If selected, awardees must: - Provide a photo and information for AFPE marketing purposes - Submit an accounting report on stipend use - Submit a progress or final report on the project - Acknowledge AFPE’s support in any resulting publications - Provide post-award employment and contact information - Maintain a LinkedIn profile and connect with AFPE --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship term runs from September 1 of the award year to August 31 of the following year - The award is flexible in use but must directly support research progress - No portion of the funds may be used for institutional indirect costs --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Details](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/apha-community-pharmacy-practice-fellowship) - [Funder Home Page](https://afpepharm.org) - [Contact AFPE](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|------------------------|--------------| | AFPE (General Inquiries) | woods@afpepharm.org | 571-404-0471 |

APhA Community Pharmacy Practice Fellowship

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