Explorers and Scholars Program

The Saint Joseph’s University Explorers and Scholars in Science Program allows highly qualified first-year students in the pharmaceutical sciences & Drug Development and pharmacology/toxicology majors to gain valuable research skills and apply theoretical principles learned in class to the laboratory environment.

Selected students conduct eight to ten weeks of full-time research on our University City campus with a Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty mentor during the summer following their first undergraduate year (bold the words prior to this) at Saint Joseph's. The program includes a stipend award upwards of $4,000 (pro-rated at $400 per week). Students in the program will have the opportunity for on-campus housing at a reduced cost.

At the end of the research experience, scholars will present their research findings to faculty, graduate students and fellow undergraduate researchers at a research symposium.

Based on outstanding academic achievement in high school, first-year students admitted into the pharmaceutical sciences & drug development and pharmacology and toxicology programs will be automatically evaluated for the program. A letter of invitation will be sent separately but around the time of your acceptance to SJU. Participation is voluntary, and you need not make a final decision until the spring semester of your first year at SJU. Students must be in the pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacology and toxicology programs to participate.

Candidates for the program will have high SAT/ACT scores and/or an excellent academic record (GPA) in high school. All participants will be expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their first academic year at Saint Joseph's.

Faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences conduct research in a wide range of specialties. Research with a specific faculty member is contingent upon the availability of space within that laboratory. Below is information about our faculty and their research interests.