The NACDS Foundation Faculty Scholars program is an 18-month, community-focused research curriculum for emerging pharmacy faculty.

2025 Press Release
2024-2025 Projects

Program Overview

Participants bring their research topic from concept to manuscript through a starter grant provided by the NACDS Foundation. Scholars receive individualized mentoring from experienced researchers, enhanced educational opportunities with thought leaders, and opportunities to attend national conferences and other educational programs.

Faculty Scholars (cohort of 2024-2025) showcased their research projects at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting.

Program activities will include:

  • Conference calls and small working groups with mentors and fellow Faculty Scholars
  • Online lecture series from community-based research leaders
  • Attendance at pharmacy and trade show conferences
  • Networking opportunities with researchers and pharmacy leaders
  • Dissemination of research opportunities

“The NACDS Foundation Faculty Scholars program has been instrumental in my development as a researcher and pharmacy educator. I have new insights into community research and translating those findings into practice. This program also inspired me to explore new avenues in pharmacy education and patient advocacy – like expanding pharmacy access for services supporting women’s health and childhood vaccination.” 

- Amanda Savage, PharmD, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy

“The NACDS Foundation empowers me to explore the future of healthcare delivery. The Faculty Scholars program has advanced my goals and meaningfully impacted my work and passion for improving public health.” 

-Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

“I’ve always had a passion for patient care, and the mentorship provided through this program has only broadened my commitment to caring for my community. The program fostered a collaborative environment that inspired innovation in our evidence-based research and strengthened connections with fellow scholars and researchers.”

-Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, Associate Professor and Director of Community Partnerships, Wilkes University, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Deadline:

Applications will reopen in Fall 2027.

Eligibility:

  • Be an associate or assistant professor at an accredited U.S. school or college of pharmacy
  • Have the ability to implement a patient care research project at a community pharmacy practice site

Application Requirements:

  • Recommendation from applicant’s on-site mentor
  • Applicant statement of research interest
  • Potential community pharmacies where research could be conducted
  • Applicant CV
  • Suggested: Nomination from U.S. school/college of pharmacy Dean or department Chair

Follow the NACDS Foundation on LinkedIn for program announcements and news. For any questions, please email education@nacdsfoundation.org.