NAPPSA CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Find a next step that fits you.
Explore trusted places to look for jobs, postgraduate training, research experience and funding. Start with your goal, compare the requirements, and choose one useful action today.
Reviewed opportunities and program resources
A resource links to a directory or recurring program. An open listing has a confirmed application deadline. Records leave this board after their deadline, or when a source check is more than 30 days old for an open listing or 90 days old for a resource. Confirm the provider’s exact closing time.
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Program / directory resource
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
Internship · United States · Student
Explore NIH research training by educational level and follow each program’s current eligibility and application guidance. This resource does not confirm that the summer internship application cycle is open.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Program / directory resource
APhA Career Center (American Pharmacists Association)
Job · United States · Licensed
Explore the American Pharmacists Association's job-board link, career pathways and postgraduate options. Useful when comparing community pharmacy and other practice settings. Use the provider's job board to narrow your search, and confirm each employer's qualifications, location and closing date before applying. This resource has no single application deadline.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Confirmed open listing
PhRMA Foundation Drug Discovery Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship · United States · Early career
Second 2027 funding cycle: letter of intent due October 30, 2026 at noon U.S. Eastern Time. Applicants must hold an eligible doctorate and be in a postdoctoral research position at an accredited doctoral-granting U.S. university. Check degree-date, publication and funding restrictions on the official page.
Source checked: 2026-10-03 · Application deadline: 2026-10-30 (confirm provider time zone)
Confirmed open listing
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28 — Nigerian applicants
Fellowship · Nigeria · Early career
2027/28 Master's scholarships for eligible Commonwealth applicants, including Nigerians, for study in the UK. The CSC application closes October 20, 2026 at 16:00 BST. Applicants must also apply through an eligible nominator, which may set an earlier deadline. Confirm residence, academic, funding and course requirements.
Source checked: 2026-10-03 · Application deadline: 2026-10-20 (confirm provider time zone)
Program / directory resource
ASHP CareerPharm Job Board
Job · United States · Licensed
Search ASHP CareerPharm for hospital and health-system pharmacy roles by keyword and location. Start with your clinical specialty or preferred setting, then check each employer's experience, licensure and application requirements. This is a job-board resource; individual vacancy status and deadlines must be checked on the provider's listing.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Program / directory resource
TETFund Academic Staff Training and Development Scholarship
Fellowship · Nigeria · Experienced
For Nigeria-based pharmacy academics exploring TETFund-supported training: use the official publications page's Academic Staff Training & Development section to review programme information and recent disbursement records. Ask your institution's TETFund desk about current eligibility, nomination steps and internal deadlines. Published beneficiary reports do not establish that a new scholarship application round is open.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Program / directory resource
Research Participation Program at the U.S. FDA (ORISE)
Fellowship · United States · Early career
Explore FDA research training through ORISE for eligible students, recent graduates and faculty. Use the official page's Search Open Opportunities link to find project-specific postings in Zintellect. Check the degree, research fit, citizenship and background-check requirements for each posting; non-U.S. applicants should review the provider's guidance. This is a recurring program resource, not a confirmed individual opening.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Confirmed open listing
PhRMA Foundation Drug Discovery Predoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship · United States · Student
Second 2027 funding cycle: letter of intent due October 30, 2026 at noon U.S. Eastern Time. For advanced doctoral researchers enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. universities; U.S. and non-U.S. citizens may qualify. Review the full training, publication and project requirements before applying.
Source checked: 2026-10-03 · Application deadline: 2026-10-30 (confirm provider time zone)
Program / directory resource
Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships
Fellowship · Piscataway, NJ & partner sites · New graduate
Explore the Rutgers pharmaceutical industry fellowship program, partner companies and program expectations. Check official guidance for the current application cycle.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
Program / directory resource
ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residencies
Residency · United States · New graduate
Explore pharmacy residency programs through ASHP’s official directory. Confirm each program’s current eligibility and application instructions.
Source checked: 2026-10-03
What are you looking for?
These links lead to official job boards, programme directories and NAPPSA resources. They are starting points for your search; individual openings, deadlines and eligibility are confirmed by the provider.
A pharmacy or academic job
Clinical pharmacy: use the American College of Clinical Pharmacy career centre to browse positions by role and location.
Teaching and academic pharmacy: use the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s career centre.
Find academic pharmacy positions through AACP
NAPPSA connections: explore the NAPPSA Career Navigator and prepare a focused request for guidance.
Open the NAPPSA Career Navigator · Ask for professional guidance
Compare responsibilities, essential qualifications, location and application instructions before applying. Read the employer’s original posting for the latest status.
A pharmacy residency
Use ASHP’s official Residency Directory to explore PGY1, PGY2 and combined programmes. The directory identifies programme and accreditation information; each programme provides its own application details.
Search the ASHP Residency Directory
- Choose your training goal and locations you would realistically consider.
- Read the programme’s original page and confirm eligibility, required materials and the current application cycle.
- Compare rotations, learning environment, mentorship and programme expectations.
- Prepare one specific question for the programme or a mentor.
Prepare your CV and interview examples · Read the NYP application guides
An industry fellowship
Explore the Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships to learn about industry training areas, partner companies and programme expectations.
Explore the official Rutgers fellowship programme
- Identify the work that interests you: medical affairs, research, regulatory work or another area.
- Read current company brochures and official application guidance.
- Check the exact degree, experience and application requirements for the track you want.
- Prepare a short explanation of why that work interests you and what experience you can contribute.
Explore industry career directions · Request feedback from a mentor
Research experience or scientific training
NIH’s Office of Intramural Training and Education groups research training programmes by educational level, including students, recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows. Check the specific programme’s eligibility and application cycle.
Explore official NIH research training
Use NAPPSA’s resources to explore scientific interests and prepare for a useful professional conversation.
NAPPSA research resources · NAPPSA for pharmaceutical scientists
Before contacting a laboratory or programme, prepare a short research-interest statement, an accurate CV and one question that relates to its work.
Scholarships or support for study
Begin with NAPPSA’s scholarship page for association award information and the stated application process. Review published eligibility and application windows rather than assuming an award is currently accepting applications.
Explore NAPPSA scholarships · Explore research and funding resources
- Confirm the award provider and original application page.
- Check the eligible degree, institution, country and career stage.
- Record the deadline, supporting documents and reference requirements.
- Ask the provider about anything unclear before investing time in an application.
Build a small shortlist of awards you actually qualify for. A complete, relevant application is more useful than many unfocused applications.
Opportunities in Nigeria or a move across countries
Start with NAPPSA’s Nigeria Career Navigator and the Nigeria–Americas Career Bridge. They help you frame the route you want to explore and identify which official authority to consult.
Explore the Nigeria Career Navigator · Explore Nigeria–Americas career connections
For a vacancy, confirm the posting through the employer’s official website or recruitment contact. For training or registration, use the relevant institution or regulator’s current instructions.
Make a shortlist you can act on
Compare two or three opportunities in your own notes. For each one, record:
- The fit: why the work or training supports your goal.
- The requirements: what is essential and what is preferred.
- The practical details: location, schedule, compensation or funding, and any costs stated by the provider.
- The source and timing: the official link, the date you checked it and the application deadline.
- Your next step: a question, a document to prepare or an application action.
Choose one realistic action this week. If you need perspective, bring your shortlist and one focused question to a mentor.
Have an opportunity to share?
Help the NAPPSA community discover a relevant position, training programme or award. Use the checklist below and send a focused submission to the NAPPSA team for review.
Include the organisation, role or programme title, location, eligibility, deadline, official application link and a contact for verification. Tell NAPPSA when a previously shared opportunity closes.
Opportunity Engine
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