Wayne State Doctor of Pharmacy students are eligible to apply to the Research Scholars program in their P1 year.
- Typical application window: Opens January 1 with a deadline of January 31
- Decision notification sent to students: End of February
Requirements to apply
- Grade of B or better in PHA 4125: Drug Literature and Foundations of Research
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at end of fall semester in the P1 year
Personal essay
Submission of a 500-word essay describing research interests, career goals and past research experiences is required. This essay will be carefully evaluated by the Research Scholars admissions committee.
Please provide a description of the factors that motivated you to apply to the Research Scholars program. Your essay should describe how you see the Research Scholars program fitting into your long-term career and research goals. In particular, describe in detail any research experience you already have had and how your experience affected your interest in research. Include a description of your contributions to research publications or presentations from your research experiences.
Supporting documents
In addition to the essay, applicants will be required to upload the following documents via the form below:
- Current resume/CV
- Undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
- Unofficial transcript for P1 fall term
- Optional: Recommendation letters (up to 3)
- Optional: PCAT transcript
Only students who have submitted a complete application will be evaluated for admission into the program.