Frequently Asked Questions

• The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is the world's largest not-for-profit association serving its members by leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle.  




• The ISPE Foundation formed in 2017 acts as ISPE’s philanthropic arm. Leveraging and amplifying the work of ISPE—the ISPE Foundation creates access to knowledge, networks, and opportunities equipping professionals for career success and impact. 

• Translation services makes ISPE Guidance Documents available for professionals around the world to access and adopt. 
  
  Technology without Borders makes ISPE’s technical resources available to policymakers, regulators, and manufacturers globally, improving the quality, efficacy, and speed-to-market for critical medicines and therapies—a benefit to both domestic public health and international collaboration. 

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• Professional Development Grants provides opportunities for talented students and recent graduates—especially from underrepresented backgrounds—to access ISPE conferences and events to strengthen their industry knowledge and develop a professional network.  
  
  ISPE Academic Scholarships broadens access to cutting-edge knowledge and education for emerging pharmaceutical professionals of underrepresented backgrounds. 

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• ISPE Foundation Diversity Internship Program offers junior level, undergraduate, and graduate students the opportunity to spend their summer making a meaningful impact at one of the pharmaceutical industry’s top organizations. 

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• Women in Pharma® creates professional development opportunities for marginalized groups in the industry.  The Foundation raises funds for Women in Pharma® that helps create a more equitable and inclusionary industry. 
  
  By supporting the ISPE Foundation, you not only help attract emerging leaders and diverse talent to the pharmaceutical industry, but also provide them with essential knowledge, networks, and opportunities for professional growth. Your gift plays a pivotal role in advancing opportunities for underrepresented professionals within the largest pharmaceutical companies, and accelerates knowledge transfer that is crucial for enhancing global health equity.

• The ISPE Foundation is breaking down the barriers to accessing training, professional development, and key networking opportunities for underrepresented groups.  

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• The ISPE Foundation scholarships and grants broaden access to cutting-edge knowledge and education for emerging leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. 

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• By partnering with leading pharmaceutical companies, the ISPE Foundation provides students from underrepresented backgrounds around the world the opportunity to work within these industry leaders – launching the next generation of pharmaceutical leadership. 

• The ISPE Foundation’s mission is fueling global health equity by fostering access to knowledge and nurturing diverse talent. 

• How we fulfill our mission: Through scholarships and grants, workforce diversity initiatives, and our cutting-edge ISPE Knowledge without Borders programs, the ISPE Foundation opens doors, catalyzes careers, and accelerates global knowledge transfer. 
  
  Our impact is far-reaching and multifaceted: we transform lives by providing access to career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, and we also transform communities by ensuring they have access to the latest pharmaceutical advances. Each aspect of our work contributes to a larger vision of societal advancement and health equity.

In 2023, the ISPE Foundation partnered with Gilead Sciences to launch Technology Without Borders. This program was created to fill a critical gap in the availability of ISPE’s Guidance Documents and the necessary training to adopt this guidance into practice in countries where socioeconomic conditions or language barriers may otherwise limit access. This program involved the translation of relevant ISPE Guidance Documents and delivery of the respective technical training to the local workforce, academia, and key stakeholders in Brazil. 

The ISPE Foundation’s greatest need is unrestricted funding. Unrestricted donations to the ISPE Foundation allow us to address emerging needs, seize opportunities, and make impactful decisions. Your support in providing unrestricted funding directly helps us to fulfill our mission.