Summer College of Pharmacy Experience (SCoPE) Program
Application portal open through December 1–January 19!
The University of Minnesota Summer College of Pharmacy Experience (SCoPE) Program aims to provide pharmaceutical career exploration opportunities and adequate technical and professional skills enhancement opportunities to prepare scholars for post-baccalaureate PhD and PharmD program entry.
During the 10-week SCoPE program, participants will be paired with a faculty advisor who will oversee a research-intensive project and aid in the preparation of an Individual Development Plan. The full-time positions will allow participants to experience what it is like to be a graduate or professional student in the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Additional time each week will be devoted to:
- professional development cohort meetings (topics include intro to collaborative research, work/life balance, cultural competence, CV/resume preparation, and more)
- career and technical seminars
- preparation for applying to PhD or PharmD programs.
SCoPE scholars will participate in the University-wide end-of-program poster symposium to present the highlights of their summer work. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply for our summer program.
SCoPE Program dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
SUMMER 2026 APPLICATION AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1
Application deadline is January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. APPLY TODAY!
About SCoPE
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has a dual campus model with sites in Duluth and Minneapolis. PhD and PharmD programs are available at each campus, and research programs at both sites span the full range from basic science discovery & development all the way up to patient care & community health. SCoPE scholars will learn about the pharmaceutical sciences and experience life as a College of Pharmacy graduate or professional student would. SCoPE scholars must select either the Duluth or Twin Cities campus based on where they are able to secure their own housing. Additionally, Twin Cities participants will need to select a preferred department for placement. After acceptance into the SCoPE Program, participants will be matched with research mentors based on mentor availability as well as participants’ scientific interests.
Compensation: SCoPE scholars will receive a stipend of $6,000. Campus housing may be available for the Twin Cities campus upon request.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
1. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the US or its possessions
2. Currently attending an accredited 2- or 4-year institution on a full-time basis.
3. Interested in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or the pharmaceutical sciences (eg medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics).
4. Able to commit to a full-time appointment for the duration of the 10-week program. You will not be allowed to hold additional paid or unpaid positions, participate in other academic programs, including coursework, or take time off for vacation beyond what is granted by the University holiday (eg Juneteenth and Independence Day observation) without advanced permission from the SCoPE Directors and your mentor.