Student Chapters

STUDENT CHAPTER RENEWAL

2024 AAPS Student Chapter Renewal Submissions Due November 18, 2024!

Any chapter who submits ALL completed renewal documents accurately and in their entirety by November 18, 2024, will receive $750. Those chapters that do not submit all of the completed documents by November 18, but complete the process by December 16, 2024, will receive $500. For an overview of the process, please review the Student Chapter checklist.

Any chapter that does not submit all the completed documents by December 16, will be considered delinquent and will not be eligible for a stipend.

Access the chapter renewal submission site and apply now.

Chapter Renewal Documents:

  • To download a .zip file of the US chapter forms, please click here.
  • To download a .zip file of the International chapter forms, please click here.

Starting a New Student Chapter 

Membership in an AAPS Student Chapter is open to students who are undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral fellows at an institution of higher education.  Student Chapter members come from a wide array of academic degrees and disciplines, and students outside of schools of pharmacy are also encouraged to join.

AAPS Student Chapters enable students to:

  • Increase their awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences
  • Gain access to educational opportunities where they will learn various aspects of drug development
  • Take advantage of opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development
  • Enhance their knowledge of the latest advances and discoveries in the pharmaceutical sciences
  • Participate in AAPS outreach activities at the local, regional, national, and international levels

To start a Student Chapter, you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Must be established at an accredited institution of higher education. Both US and International schools are encouraged to apply.
  • Have at least ten chapter members who have a current paid student/postdoctoral AAPS membership
  • Have one designated faculty advisor who currently holds a paid AAPS regular membership

If you would like to proceed with starting a student chapter at your university, please complete New Chapter Roster and Planned Events FY25 and US Operating and Procedural Guidelines FY25 documentation and email it to studentchapters@aaps.org. 

If you have questions, please email us at studentchapters@aaps.org.

Participate in the Visiting Scientist Program!

The Visiting Scientist Program connects pharmaceutical scientists with students to share their knowledge and experiences. Volunteers may arrange to visit a college in-person or virtually.

Objectives

  • Expose students to career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Provide colleges and their faculty with access to scientists with working expertise.
  • Increase communication and foster information exchange between students and professionals working in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Convey to students and faculty the complexities, opportunities, challenges, and costs associated with drug discovery, development, production, quality control, and marketing.  

Experienced scientists from all disciplines related to the pharmaceutical sciences are invited to participate.

Learn more by reading the program description and guidelines.

Apply today!

Application for Scientists

Application for Colleges

The AAPS Student Program Support Committee will match scientists with colleges based on their applications and connect the two parties to arrange a mutually agreeable schedule for the virtual event or in-person visit. The committee will do its best to create a mutually beneficial match.

Questions?

Email the AAPS Membership Department or call +1.877.998.2277 for assistance.

Student Chapter Award

Nominate your student chapter for its exceptional service!

Each year, AAPS’ Student Chapter Award recognizes the chapters that have provided exceptional service and outreach to the next generation of scientists and pharmaceutical professionals.

Chapters at schools and universities around the globe help students connect with AAPS member scientists, build their professional networks, and tap into meaningful career advice.

Visit the Awards Video Gallery webpage to view the most recent honorees and learn about their activities.

Student Chapter leaders may nominate their chapter for the AAPS Student Chapter Award. Visit the AAPS Awards webpage and review the Awards Guide to learn about the nomination requirements and how to submit your nomination. 

Have questions? Email Awards and Fellows Coordinator Joy Davis or call her directly at +1.703.248.4702.