Scholarships and opportunities
We continue to support our members by providing scholarship and grant opportunities for the early career pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and educators for the annual FIP world congress with the FIP Foundation! For detailed information and the application procedures of other grants and scholarships, please visit the Foundation website here.
Highlights of the previous FIP world congress (2025)
The Early Career Pharmaceutical Group (ECPG) was proud to have played a significant role in the 2025 FIP World Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. We successfully organised, chaired, and facilitated numerous sessions and events, participated in poster presentations, and further strengthened our global network of early-career pharmaceutical professionals.
Event highlights
6th Leadership Development Workshop
Held as part of the pre-congress sessions, the 6th Leadership Development Workshop was a collaborative effort with the FIP Academic Pharmacy Section and the FIP Foundation. The event featured dynamic sessions from experienced speakers on topics such as leadership and innovation, conflict management, ethical leadership, and empowering pharmacy leaders to strengthen community engagement. It was a pivotal event for nurturing the next generation of pharmaceutical leaders.
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ECPG-PDA Event: Pharmacy in Humanitarian Relief This special session, co-hosted with the Pharmacists’ Defence Academy (PDA), addressed the critical role of pharmacists in humanitarian crises. The event brought into focus three of the world’s most pressing emergencies: Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, highlighting the severe challenges to health infrastructure and access to medicines in these regions. The session, facilitated by Mark Rotul, Chairman of the PDA, alongside other FIP humanitarian pharmacists, reaffirmed the commitment of both organisations to using the FIP Congress as a platform for global awareness and action.
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Sustainability Pharmacy Hackathon
The ECPG hosted an inspiring two-day pre-congress event on "Sustainability in Pharmacy – Where Are We Now?". The programme featured expert talks, case studies, and interactive workshops. The highlight was the Sustainable Pharmacy Hackathon, where early-career pharmacists worked together to design innovative, tech-driven solutions for more sustainable and efficient pharmacy services. This event not only strengthened professional networks but also advanced FIP's development goals 5, 8, and 21 related to competency development, collaboration and sustainability in pharmacy.
Social Events
ECPG’s social events were a resounding success, providing valuable opportunities for connection and cultural exchange. The Danish Welcome Night at Gorm’s Pizza kicked off the congress with an informal gathering with lots of Pizza, drinks and good music to set the atmosphere right. The International Night at Madkastellet Hubnordic was a vibrant celebration of global diversity, where participants showcased their national attire, flags, languages, songs, and traditional foods. The ECPG/IPSF Social Night offered a relaxed setting to foster collaborations and cultivate friendships among early-career pharmacists and students.
Meet and Greet with ECPG
The ECPG booth served as a central hub for networking, where members, alumni, and representatives from national and regional groups connected and exchanged ideas.
Poster Presentations
ECPG members presented their research and work through various poster presentations.
ECPG-facilitated congress sessions
ECPG members played key roles at the congress. Notably amongst them was the Chairing of the session on Innovative Drug and Vaccine Delivery systems, by Dr Emmanuella Nzeribe. Additionally, some members received prestigious awards, including Dr Praveen Devanandan, who was honoured with the Early Career Recognition in Pharmaceutical Education Award, and Mitch Budden, who won Best Oral Presentation in the CPS Rapid Fire Session.
Strategic Plan
ECPG officially launched its Strategic Plan 2023-2030 in a digital event on 13 December 2023. The Strategic Plan details key strategic priorities that will help to inform and set the goals ahead for early career pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and educators globally. You can read the Strategic Plan here.
Webinars, digital events and networking events
The ECPG has organised and/or collaborated in many digital events in recent years. Some of the recent virtual events are shared below.
- FIP ECPG Strategic Plan 2023-2030 Launch: Setting the Goals Ahead for the Early Career Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Scientists and Educators Globally. The recording of the webinar can be accessed by ECPG members through this link.
- Developing a high-quality research proposal – FIP Foundation and ECPG Professional Innovation Grant. The recording of the webinar can be accessed by ECPG members through this link.
- Learn, grow and develop: Opportunities for personal and professional growth with ECPG. The recording of the webinar can be accessed by ECPG members through this link.
- Learn, grow and develop – Part 2: A curriculo preview with ECPG. The recording of the webinar can be accessed by ECPG members through this link.
Guidelines and Resources
ECPG has authored many guidelines and resources to support early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. You can find the list of full ECPG publications in the FIP Library here. Some recent guidelines include the:
- Guideline for establishing an early career pharmaceutical organisation
- Alumni Guidelines
- Guideline on how to become an ECPG member
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