Eligibility Requirements

A: 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: A recent graduate from a PharmD or PhD program or will obtain a PharmD or PhD and is eligible to work in the United States by the start of the fellowship.

A: Yes. When completing your application, include a separate letter of intent (LOI) clearly stating each company/functional area you are applying to. Please refer to question 7 on how to name each LOI.

A: Yes. Please submit a letter of intent for each functional area.

A: 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. 

A: You will need to submit your transcript, CV (curriculum vitae), 3 recommendation letters and a letter of intent for each functional area/company you apply to.

A: Step-by-Step Procedure for Uploading Documents: 

1. Ensure that documents are compressed to a max 5MB Size per document uploaded.
2. Prepare Documents: Ensure that all your documents are in PDF format before uploading.

• CV: Save your CV as a single PDF document.
• LOI: Complete a separate LOI for each position to which you are applying.
  (Save each LOI using the format:
  LOI_Company_FunctionalArea_CandidateName.pdf)
• Transcript: Save your transcript as a separate PDF document.
• Letters of Recommendation (LORs): Save your LORs as pdf documents.

3. Upload CV under Resume/CV section:

• CV: Upload your CV as one attachment.

4. Add all other supplemental information to the Certifications section:

• LOI: Upload each LOI as separate files
• Transcript: Upload your transcript as one attachment
• LORs: Upload your 3 LORs

5. Letter of Recommendation Writers should Email LORs if Not Provided to Candidate before Application:

• Have Recommenders Attach each LOR (in PDF format) and email to: pharmacy.fellowship@howard.edu.

A: Please have them email the letters directly to pharmacy.fellowship@howard.edu with the applicant's name in the subject of the email. 

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

A: 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.  

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

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

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

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

A: Yes. 

A: Please email those documents ASAP to pharmacy.fellowship@howard.edu. Please refer to question 7 on how to save your documents. 

A: Different companies have varying timelines. During your interview, please remember to communicate with your interviewers about next steps including dates and timelines. 

A: This is company-specific but expect 2-3 rounds of interviews. 

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

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

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

A: 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