Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Award
This grant supports underrepresented minority pharmacy students in faculty-mentored research to build scientific, analytical, and clinical skills for future healthcare and research careers.
Funder: American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend; 1-year term (June–August of following year)
Summary: Enables underrepresented minority pharmacy students to participate in faculty-mentored research, building research and clinical skills for future healthcare careers.
Description
This award provides pharmacy students from historically underrepresented racial minorities the opportunity to engage in faculty-mentored research projects at ACPE-accredited Schools of Pharmacy. The program is designed to deepen students' understanding of research and its role in clinical practice, fostering skills such as hypothesis generation, data analysis, and effective communication of research findings. The experience aims to enhance students' clinical and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for evolving roles in healthcare and encouraging further research training, such as pursuit of a Ph.D.
