Volunteer Opportunities





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Awards Committee Call for Volunteers

The AAPS Awards Committee oversees the AAPS Awards Program, which brings attention to, and celebrates, impactful science as well as the scientists who serve as role models in the pharmaceutical sciences community.

AAPS seeks applications for volunteers to serve on selection committees for three high profile honors:

  • Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award
  • Global Leader Award
  • Dale E. Wurster Research Award

Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Maintain membership throughout their service.
  • Review requirements for these honors at:
  • Commit to spending a few hours in May and June learning how to review nominations and then reviewing nomination packages.
  • Declare any conflict of interest they might hold with a nominee to the AAPS Awards Committee Chair.
  • Attend a selection committee meeting in May or June to select a recipient.
  • Use web-based software, including Microsoft Teams and the awards review platform.
  • Maintain confidentiality and act impartially and diligently.
Apply by Monday, April 29, 2024.

Applicants will be notified about their status in early May.

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AAPS and Springer Nature Seek New Editor Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Book Series

Springer Nature, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to serve as Editor for the Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Book series. 

Interested candidates should provide a statement of why they are interested in this position and what their vision would be for the editorship of this series, along with two or three references and/or letters of recommendation from knowledgeable colleagues and a current CV to Publications Manager, Matt Baughman (BaughmanM@aaps,org).

Review the job description (PDF) before applying. 

Applications Due: May 1, 2024

Apply Now!


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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Visiting Scientist Program

Visit virtually or in-person with a college to share your knowledge and experiences with students.




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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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AAPS Mentoring Program

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




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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.