Volunteer Opportunities





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AAPS seeks experienced scientists to lead the
2026 NBC Abstract Screening Committee!

The 2026 National Biotechnology Conference Abstract Screening Committee (ASC) manages the screening process for poster abstracts submitted for presentation at the 2026 National Biotechnology Conference, taking place in person, May 11-14, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA. 

AAPS members may apply for the following positions:

  • Vice Chair
  • Track Screening Chair
  • Track Screening Leader

Volunteer Requirements

  • Must be an AAPS member through May 31, 2026.
  • Must monitor the review process for screeners daily from January 30 - February 12, 2026.
  • Must not be a member of another AAPS Committee.*

Additional specific duties are outlined in the Abstract Screening Committee Roles, Requirements, and Responsibilities policy (PDF). 

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Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Applicants will be notified about their application status in early January 2026

*Attention: AAPS members are prohibited from serving on more than one AAPS Committee at a time to ensure that many voices from the membership are represented in AAPS’ governance and in the selection of science and programming.

Members will not be considered for roles on other committees until their term is complete.

Members may participate in short-term volunteer activities (e.g., task forces, moderating a session, serving as a mentor) at any time, regardless of their service on an AAPS Committee.

Volunteer for the AAPS Scientific Advisory Committee Foresight Subcommittee

Help Identify Trends in Science and How They May Affect AAPS’ Scientific Agenda

The AAPS Scientific Advisory Committee Foresight Subcommittee continually monitors both internal and external scientific developments and trends; assesses both the immediate and long-term impact of those developments and trends on AAPS’ scientific agenda; and advises AAPS’ Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Committee, Scientific Programming Committees, and Communities on the scientific areas on which AAPS should focus its resources and attention to advance the organization.

Members are expected to have:

  • Pharmaceutical scientific expertise
  • Strategic market analysis ability
  • Well-developed networks in their scientific field
  • Scientific review and evaluation experience

AAPS is seeking 8-9 members, including a vice chair.

Requirements: 

  • Membership in AAPS at the time of application and throughout service.
  • Comfort with using Teams, AAPS Communities, and other electronic platforms to meet and exchange information.
  • Members must also be able to convene online or in-person as appropriate to deliberate committee business.
  • Members of the executive leadership of any AAPS Community are excluded because of workload; members of AAPS Community sub-groups may serve.

Submission Deadline: December 15 at 5:00 pm ET

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Volunteer Opportunities Available Throughout the Year

AAPS Communities

Join a scientific or career-focused AAPS Community leadership team to enhance members' networking, discussions, and knowlegde-sharing.

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AAPS Community Ambassadors

Do you love to talk about your science? Then you should consider volunteering to serve as an AAPS Community Ambassador.


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Develop a Meeting Proposal

Share your meeting idea and AAPS can help you build an exciting event your colleagues want to attend.



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Develop a Webinar

Develop a webinar to deliver the latest information on pharmaceutical science topics without the need for travel.



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AAPS Mentoring Program

Become a mentor and share your knowledge and advice with a mentee.




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Write for AAPS Newsmagazine

Share a person story for the Members Voices column or a scientific article for a cover story.




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Thank You, Volunteers!

AAPS leadership and staff thank all of AAPS’ volunteers for their amazing contributions in advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. Because of your support, AAPS members benefit from opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in their careers.