The UCSF School of Pharmacy excels thanks to the contributions of people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are aligned with UCSF’s PRIDE (Pro­fes­sion­al­ism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence) values and strive to embody these values in everything we do.

From the lab to the clinic, the school’s researchers, educators, and pharmacists strive to blend an understanding of population-level biomedicine with consideration of individual patients. Our world-leading PhD and doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs train students to not only pursue new discoveries and better disease therapies, but to also lead their communities.

Funding opportunities

Grant and scholarship opportunities are available to ensure that our scientists, health care providers, and staff members, especially in the earliest stages of their careers, have the support they need to pursue their goals.

Support for research, education, and community

• Health Equity Curriculum Internship: This internship, administered by the school’s PharmD degree program, compensates six to eight PharmD students annually for helping faculty members update the pharmacy curriculum to responsibly address issues of health equity. Contact: Sharon Youmans.

Career opportunities in science and medicine

• Post-Baccalaureate Research Opportunity to Promote Equity in Learning (PROPEL): PROPEL is a one-to-two-year paid post-baccalaureate research opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers in research.
• UCSF-Stanford CERSI Scholars Program: The UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), a joint venture between the two Bay Area research institutions and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), offers funding for two to four scholars.
• UCSF SOP Post Baccalaureate Program: The school’s post-baccalaureate program provides recent college graduates with the preparation needed to be competitive applicants for pharmacy programs across the country.