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Investing in today’s scientists for tomorrow’s breakthroughs

Our vision is a healthier world where all people have access to innovative,
life-changing medicines.

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Webinar: Mastering the Art of Networking

Join PhRMA Foundation President Dr. Amy M. Miller for this webinar on Sept. 26 from 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET. as she gives advice on networking, with an emphasis on informational interviewing.

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Research Areas

The PhRMA Foundation funds researchers working on the frontiers of variety of disciplines that impact patient health.

News

Read the latest news from the PhRMA Foundation blog.

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August 13, 2024

Q&A with Dr. Emilie Duchesneau: Improving Health Research on Older Adults Using Medicare Advantage Data

PhF awardee Dr. Emilie Duchesneau is evaluating the accuracy of Medicare Advantage data to ensure health care researchers can reliably use the information to study diverse groups of older adults.
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August 5, 2024

Q&A with Tamanna Islam: Studying a New Target for Treating High Blood Pressure in the Lungs

University of Utah graduate student Tamanna Islam is developing drugs to counter harmful changes in the arteries in the lungs of people with high blood pressure.
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July 17, 2024

Q&A with Dr. Briana Simms: Designing the Next Generation of Lipid Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

PhRMA Foundation awardee Dr. Briana Simms of University of Cincinnati is developing improved lipid nanoparticles to better deliver medicines to the body.
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Awardee Spotlight

Briana Simms, PhD

  • University of Cincinnati

“This funding means that I get to design and develop a new generation of lipid nanomaterials alongside my friend and colleague, while empowering the next generation of stem scholars. It’s truly the best of all worlds.”

Grants & Fellowships

The PhRMA Foundation catalyzes the careers of promising researchers through competitive, peer-reviewed grants and fellowships.

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Predoctoral Fellowships

PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships provide up to two years in stipend support for full-time graduate students who are engaged in thesis research and have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships provide up to two years of stipend support to promising postdoctoral trainees who seek to further develop and refine their research skills.

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Faculty Starter Grants

PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grants provide support to promising young scientists beginning independent research careers at the faculty level.

Special Awards

The PhRMA Foundation periodically offers special funding opportunities to address specific research questions or topics of interest.

Supporters

The PhRMA Foundation owes its success to the pharmaceutical companies that have provided generous support over the past 60 years.