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PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships


Goes By: PhRMA Fellowship

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

Open to PhD students conducting research in four areas: Drug Discovery, Drug Delivery, Translational Medicine, and Value Assessment & Health Outcomes.

Applicants must have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements (at least two years of coursework) and be engaged in thesis research as PhD candidates by the time the award is activated. Applicants should expect to complete their PhD requirements in two years or less from the time funding begins.

Only one predoctoral applicant per lab may apply for this award. If multiple applicants apply, they will automatically be ineligible. Potential applicants and their thesis advisors and/or lab managers should decide who should apply.

Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by the deadline and select applicants will be chosen to submit a full application.

Deadlines are typically in April, but be sure to check the competition website for the current cycle's deadline.


Award Value

Provides an annual stipend of $30,000 for 12-24 months.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Doctoral

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.3

Citizenship

No Requirements
Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: May 30, 2025



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