The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) partnered with the Florida Education Fund for a unique opportunity for masters-level students that aims to address the underrepresentation of African American, Hispanic, and female masters-level student populations in STEM related programs and careers.
Called the McKnight Graduate NANO-STEM Fellowship, this new program is based in TCOP and provides recipients with a $15,000 stipend toward their tuition as they pursue their Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology.
“Over the next seven to 10 years, there is going to be a dire need for STEM graduates in the country,” said Shyam Mohapatra PhD, MBA, TCOP graduate programs associate dean. “The Florida Education Fund has always been at the forefront of advancing educational opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. This is a perfect match for us since we just achieved a STEM designation.”
Three stipends will be awarded annually to applicants who are:
- African American, Hispanic and/or female
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident with proof of Florida residency
- Accepted into the TCOP Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology program
- A fulltime student with intent to pursue a PhD in a STEM field at a university in Florida
Applicants must submit the following in addition to their online application:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts from each institution attended
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic potential
- Completed Florida residency affidavit
Recipients must agree to the stipulation in the award agreement that requires them to present their research at McKnight conferences, regularly update their program directory information, and complete periodic surveys as requested by the FEF.
In addition to financial relief, McKnight Fellows are also more likely to:
- Become competitive applicants for doctoral programs and their post-graduate careers
- Receive additional resources and gain exposure to invaluable professional networks
- Engage in unique opportunities related to pharmaceutical nanotechnology
All applicants must have all documents submitted to the FEF July 15, 2023. For more information and instructions on the application process visit https://fefonline.org/gnsf.html
