FAQs

The HUPIF Program has partnerships with over 13 biopharmaceutical companies, and we provide professional development, practical academic experiences, and clinical experiences where appropriate as part of the fellowship. Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP) is the only college of pharmacy in our nation’s capital and is close to all regulatory bodies including the FDA. The fellowship program strives to be a premier program by offering opportunities in teaching, learning, research, leadership, and service locally and globally. Your experience during the fellowship can be customized based on your professional aspirations and needs.

A recent graduate from a PharmD or PhD program or those who will obtain a PharmD or PhD within the current application period and are eligible to work in the United States by the start of the fellowship.

Yes, you can. When completing your application, select the number of positions for each company/functional area you are applying to.

Yes, you can. Please submit a letter of intent for each functional area.

The general deadline to submit your application is November 1st. Some partners may request an earlier deadline and this will be communicated in the respective brochures and open house meetings.

Eligible applicants must submit the following requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Intent (Specific to Each Role)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Official Transcripts

We ask that all your documents are in PDF format before uploading.

Within your application portal there is a link to be shared specifically to your letter writers. Please have them upload their letters of recommendations directly to that link for completion.

All qualified candidates are screened whether they have experience or not.

If an international student has been granted authorization to work in the United States pending their transition to a permanent status, they may be eligible to apply to our program. Each case is handled individually so you must speak directly with the HUPIF leadership team.

Yes, there will be multiple rounds of interviews specific to your functional area including a general screening interview.

Yes, fellows attend various professional conferences, work with a personal development coach, and work on interprofessional projects. There are also monthly professional development workshops.

Most fellowships are 2 years, but there are a few one-year options. Each company and functional area will specify their exact duration.

Yes, one requirement is for each fellow to work on a publication and present their findings at a professional meeting or conference.

Yes, health insurance is offered. 

Each company have varying timelines. During your interview, please remember to communicate with your interviewers about next steps including dates and timelines.

 Expect for 2-3 rounds of interviews. Each company can vary.

This will be based on the company, and you will be contacted with that information during the process

This depends on your functional area and will be assigned as appropriate.

This depends on the requirements of the company and functional area. Some positions are remote, hybrid or fully onsite.

Fellows have the opportunity to attend courses at the Howard University campuses, gain PMP certification, teaching certification, and access to licensure resources among other things. There are other professional development resources that will be provided to fellows at Howard and at the respective partner companies. Professional development is often guided based on the functional area.

Dr. Earl Ettienne
Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs & Industrial Partnerships
Howard University College of Pharmacy
2300 4th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20059