The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce student applications for the 2025 NIIMBL eXperience are now open. Students can apply to one of seven unique programs hosted by NIIMBL members across the country:
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) (New York)
- Biomanufacturing Training Center at North Carolina State University
- Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust
- Purdue University (Indiana)
- Santa Clara University (California)
- University of Houston (Texas)
- The Wistar Institute (Pennsylvania)
The NIIMBL eXperience program is an all-expenses-paid biopharmaceutical manufacturing immersion program for university and community college students who have completed their first or second year of study. The program strives to diversify the school-to-industry pipeline by introducing students to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
“Over the last two summers, we have expanded our successful NIIMBL eXperience program to a national model, allowing us to make a greater impact and reach more students across the country,” said John Balchunas, NIIMBL Workforce Development Director. “We are thrilled the program has grown to include even more locations in 2025,” added Balchunas.
Participating students will visit leading biopharma companies, tour manufacturing facilities, and receive hands-on introductions to state-of-the-art equipment. They also will become familiar with the types of organizations in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem and the role they play in bringing life-saving treatments to patients. Students are encouraged to apply to the region that best aligns with their residence. Academic organizations are also encouraged to share this application process with students in their network.