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

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$5,000 stipend; 1-year term (June–August of following year)

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. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated/projected, full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 stipend distributed in June of the award year - Award term: June 1 of the award year through August 31 of the following year - Funds may be used for research-related expenses in support of the proposed research plan - Institutional indirect costs are not permitted --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Full-time student at an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy - Pharm.D. students: must have completed at least two years of college and be enrolled in at least the first year of the professional pharmacy curriculum - Undergraduate (baccalaureate) students: must have completed at least one year of the degree program at an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy - Must be enrolled for at least one full academic year after the award begins - Nominated and mentored by a faculty member employed at an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy or a college awarding baccalaureate degrees (mentor must be actively conducting pharmaceutical sciences research and agree to mentor for the full award year) - Students in joint Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs are NOT eligible - No more than two applications per school; internal school coordination is required - Additional selection factors: superior academic performance, relevant research topic, comprehensive mentoring plan, demonstrated interest in scientific research --- ## Application Process - Applications typically open in November (see program page for latest updates) - Submit application via SmarterSelect, completed jointly by student and mentor - Two recommendations required: one from the mentor and one from another faculty member (submitted via SmarterSelect) - Official current transcript must be sent by the registrar to AFPE (electronically or by mail) - Each recommendation form requires a unique login generated from the application form - Students may indicate on the application if they wish to be considered for the underrepresented minority award --- ## Additional Information - The award is specifically for students who self-identify as coming from a historically underrepresented racial minority in pharmacy - The research experience is intended to build skills for both clinical practice and research careers - Only two applications per school are allowed, so early coordination with faculty/administration is advised --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Eligibility](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/underrepresented-minority-gateway-research-award/) - [AFPE Gateway to Research Awards Main Page](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/gateway-to-research-awards/) - [AFPE Homepage](https://afpepharm.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [woods@afpepharm.org](mailto:woods@afpepharm.org) | | Grants/Scholarships | [fuentes@afpepharm.org](mailto:fuentes@afpepharm.org) | | Phone | 571-404-0471 | | Contact Page | [AFPE Contact Form](https://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/) |

Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Award

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