Awards & Scholarships

Our 2019 awards will be announced soon. Please check back in early 2020 for our next round of awards.

Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Pharmaceutical Processing

  • $2,000 award and up to $20,000 research grant
  • senior faculty member at a NIPTE member institution
  • complete details

NIPTE Rising Star Scholarship

  • $1,000 award and up to $10,000 research grant
  • faculty member with rank of “Assistant Professor” at a NIPTE member institution
  • complete details

NIPTE Outstanding Student Research Scholarship

  • up to $3,000 award
  • graduate student at a NIPTE Member institution
  • complete details

Timeline

  • Nominations for 2019 close on May 1.
  • Awards announced: Fall 2019 at the NIPTE Research Conference (TBA)

Nomination Process

  • Nominations accepted through May 1, 2019.
  • Nominations accepted only from faculty members at NIPTE Member institutions
  • Nominees must have two nominations to be considered for an award
  • Nominations require a letter describing nominee’s scientific achievements and why the nominee is the best choice for the award
  • Unsuccessful nominations can be resubmitted in the following nomination cycle
  • Nominations will be reviewed by the Award Review Committee, with emphasis given to research accomplishments in the specific award area (as applicable)

Award Review Committee

  • Appointed by Executive Director based on the recommendation from Faculty Committee Leadership
  • Participation is not limited to individuals from NIPTE Member Institutions
  • Typically will consist of 4-5 distinguished scientists
  • Faculty members from the nominees’ institutions are not eligible to serve on the Committee; absence of conflicts of interest will be ensured
  • Nominees and nominators will be notified of the decision

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Other awards

David J. W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Basic Pharmaceutics will be awarded in 2020

  • $2,000 award and up to $20,000 research grant
  • senior faculty member at a NIPTE member institution
  • complete details