Dr. Paul B. Myrdal Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutics
Dr. Paul B. Myrdal Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutics supports doctoral students’ pharmaceutics research to advance pharmaceutical science and improve patient and public health.
Funder: American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
Due Dates: November 18, 2026 (Call for applications) | December 11, 2026 (Part 1) | January 29, 2027 (Part 2)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend for one year (September 1–August 31)
Summary: Supports eligible doctoral students conducting pharmaceutics research through AFPE’s pre-doctoral fellowship program.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet AFPE’s doctoral enrollment and progress requirements.
Description
The Dr. Paul B. Myrdal Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutics is administered by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) and offered in loving memory by Dr. Myrdal’s family. It supports students researching pharmaceutics who meet the eligibility requirements for AFPE’s Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The broader fellowship program aims to improve patient and public health by supporting high-performing students with the skills and aptitude to become outstanding pharmaceutical scientists and leaders in industry, academia, government, and nonprofit sectors. The fellowship’s 2026–2027 recipient is investigating whether nanodisc delivery of celastrol can reduce brain inflammation and protect the blood–brain barrier, illustrating its support for research connecting drug delivery with potential therapeutic advances.
