+ More Filters

Reset Filters

Title

Funding Organization

Funding Type

Eligible Country

Deadline

Other (Select all that apply)

Show Expired Programs

Show Verified Programs

Verified

FIRST YEAR GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Rho Chi Society

Generally, one First Year Graduate Fellowship is awarded annually to a student beginning their first year of graduate study. Details regarding the fellowship and application process can be found below. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1.

It shall be the policy of The Rho Chi Society to award on an annual basis to a qualified applicant, the Rho Chi, AFPE First-Year Graduate Fellowship, a cash award of $12,500.
The award shall be presented to the successful applicant by action of the Rho Chi Graduate Fellowship Committee and the AFPE Board of Grants.
The award recipient will be announced at the Annual Convention of The Rho Chi Society. The award stipend will be paid in two payments on September 1 and May 1 of the year of the award after it has been determined that the applicant has enrolled in the graduate program specified in the application.
The award is not renewable.
Exceptions to this policy shall be made only by the Executive Council of the Society.

Qualifications

The applicant shall have demonstrated high potential for success in a graduate program on the strength of:

Academic achievement (transcripts, GRE scores if required by your program, academic awards and honors); Research achievement (previous research experience, presentations, abstract, publications); Personal achievement (challenges overcome, clarity of motivation, personal and career goals).
Certification through a minimum of at least three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals directly familiar with the applicant’s academic achievements and capacity for success in graduate programs.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Unlike research funders, Rho Chi focuses on academic recognition and student excellence:

🥇 1. Outstanding Academic Performance (Top Predictor)

Core requirement:
- High GPA

✔ Typically among:

Top students in the class

🥈 2. Strong Pharmacy Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrates:
- Mastery of:
  - Pharmacology
  - Clinical pharmacy

🥉 3. Leadership & Professional Involvement

Preference for:
- Active participation
- Leadership roles

✔ Examples:

Student organizations
Academic initiatives

4. Research & Scholarly Activity

Adds strength:
- Publications
- Research projects

5. Faculty Recommendation / Nomination

Important for:
- Selection

✔ Reflects:

Academic and professional reputation

6. Commitment to the Pharmacy Profession

Strong applicants show:
- Dedication to patient care
- Professional growth

7. Ethical & Professional Conduct

Expected:
- High integrity
- Professional behavior

🧪 Common Successful Profiles

Top-performing pharmacy students
Active in academic and leadership roles
Engaged in research or projects
Strong faculty endorsements
Clear commitment to pharmacy career

⚠️ Common Reasons for Not Being Selected

GPA below top threshold
Limited involvement beyond academics
Weak faculty support

🧠 Bottom Line (Key Predictors Ranked)

Top academic performance (critical)
Strong pharmacy knowledge
Leadership and involvement
Research/scholarly activity
Faculty nomination/support
Professional commitment

✔️ In short:
Rho Chi Society recognizes top pharmacy students who combine academic excellence, leadership, and professional commitment.

Specialties

Clinical Trials

Pharmaceuticals

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a member of the Rho Chi Honor Society.
Applicants must be a pharmacy student in the final year of professional studies or a
professional pharmacy degree program graduate entering a pharmaceutical sciences
(including social/administrative sciences) Ph.D. program in an accredited U.S. school
or college of pharmacy as a full-time student. Pharmacy students who have initiated
graduate work through a dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. degree pathway are eligible if they
have completed their professional degree and will be pursuing full-time graduate
study in the year the award is made.*
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

*Students who will not have completed their professional degree at the time of the award may be considered in specific and compelling situations. To be considered, a separate letter from the student’s graduate mentor/major advisor must be include and must:

Provide assurance that the student is committed to continuing graduate studies following receipt of the professional degree.
Indicate that at least 75% of the student’s effort will be dedicated to graduate studies during the year that the award is made.
Confirm that, at the time of the award, at least two years of study or research remain to be completed in the student’s Ph.D. program.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Rho Chi Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy 428 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065 Office: (734) 615-4898 ~ Email: RhoChiSociety@umich.edu

Legal & Affiliation Disclaimer

Affiliation Disclaimer: Trialect operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by any sponsors or organizations posting on the GrantsBoard platform. As an independent aggregator of publicly available funding opportunities, Trialect provides equal access to information for all users without endorsing any specific funding source, content, organization, or sponsor. Trialect assumes no responsibility for the content posted by sponsors or third parties.

Subscription Disclaimer: Upon logging into Trialect, you may choose to SUBSCRIBE to GrantsBoard for timely notifications of funding opportunities and to access exclusive benefits, such as priority alerts, reminders, personalized recommendations, and additional application support. However, users are advised to contact sponsors directly for any questions and are not required to subscribe to engage with funding opportunities.

Content Ownership and Copyright Disclaimer: Trialect respects the intellectual property rights of all organizations and individuals. All content posted on GrantsBoard is provided solely for informational purposes and remains the property of the original owners. Trialect does not claim ownership of, nor does it have any proprietary interest in, content provided by third-party sponsors. Users are encouraged to verify content and ownership directly with the posting sponsor.

Fair Use Disclaimer: The information and content available on GrantsBoard are compiled from publicly accessible sources in alignment with fair use principles under U.S. copyright law. Trialect serves as an aggregator of this content, offering it to users in good faith and with the understanding that it is available for public dissemination. Any organization or individual who believes their intellectual property rights have been violated is encouraged to contact us for prompt resolution.

Third-Party Posting Responsibility Disclaimer: Trialect is a neutral platform that allows third-party sponsors to post funding opportunities for informational purposes only. Sponsors are solely responsible for ensuring that their postings comply with copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Trialect assumes no liability for any copyright or intellectual property infringements in third-party content and will take appropriate action to address any substantiated claims.

Accuracy and Verification Disclaimer: Trialect makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided by sponsors. Users are advised to verify the details of any funding opportunity directly with the sponsor before taking action. Trialect cannot be held liable for any discrepancies, omissions, or inaccuracies in third-party postings.

Notice and Takedown Policy: Trialect is committed to upholding copyright law and protecting the rights of intellectual property owners. If you believe that content on GrantsBoard infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us with detailed information about the claim. Upon receipt of a valid notice, Trialect will promptly investigate and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the infringing content.

View Funding Opportunity