Volunteer Opportunities





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Volunteer for the AAPS Newsmagazine Editorial Content Committee

Help Develop Articles for the AAPS Newsmagazine

The Editorial Content Committee (ECC) assists in sourcing and assessing relevant scientific, technical, industry, and pharmaceutical business content for the AAPS Newsmagazine. This includes recommending topics, concepts, and themes; recruiting authors; reviewing articles when requested based on a rubric; and recruiting expert reviewers as needed. The committee also provides input on special features and other magazine content. Committee members may contribute articles themselves.

AAPS is seeking a vice chair for the committee who can advance to chair in 2026, and at least two members.

Requirements:

  • Be a member at time of application and throughout your one year of service
  • Belong to at least one AAPS Community
  • Attend an hour-long teleconference each month
  • Occasionally be available to review an article or two, each about 500-1,000 words, within 3-5 days
  • Demonstrate proficiency in a scientific or technical area
  • Willing to encourage others in creating and submitting scientific presentation proposals through your personal networks, social media, and the AAPS Communities
  • Ability to use web-based software, including Microsoft Teams and the AAPS Communities platform

Application deadline: November 21 at midnight.

Read the ECC’s charge (PDF) for more information.

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Applicants will be notified about their status in December.

AAPS seeks experienced scientists to lead the
2026 NBC Abstract Screening Committee!

The 2026 National Biotechnology Conference Abstract Screening Committee (ASC) manages the screening process for poster abstracts submitted for presentation at the 2026 National Biotechnology Conference, taking place in person, May 11-14, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA. 

AAPS members may apply for the following positions:

  • Vice Chair
  • Track Screening Chair
  • Track Screening Leader

Volunteer Requirements

  • Must be an AAPS member through May 31, 2026.
  • Must monitor the review process for screeners daily from January 30 - February 12, 2026.
  • Must not be a member of another AAPS Committee.*

Additional specific duties are outlined in the Abstract Screening Committee Roles, Requirements, and Responsibilities policy (PDF). 

Apply Now!

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Applicants will be notified about their application status in early January 2026

*Attention: AAPS members are prohibited from serving on more than one AAPS Committee at a time to ensure that many voices from the membership are represented in AAPS’ governance and in the selection of science and programming.

Members will not be considered for roles on other committees until their term is complete.

Members may participate in short-term volunteer activities (e.g., task forces, moderating a session, serving as a mentor) at any time, regardless of their service on an AAPS Committee.

Volunteer Opportunities Available Throughout the Year

AAPS Communities

Join a scientific or career-focused AAPS Community leadership team to enhance members' networking, discussions, and knowlegde-sharing.

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AAPS Community Ambassadors

Do you love to talk about your science? Then you should consider volunteering to serve as an AAPS Community Ambassador.


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Develop a Meeting Proposal

Share your meeting idea and AAPS can help you build an exciting event your colleagues want to attend.



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Develop a Webinar

Develop a webinar to deliver the latest information on pharmaceutical science topics without the need for travel.



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AAPS Mentoring Program

Become a mentor and share your knowledge and advice with a mentee.




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Write for AAPS Newsmagazine

Share a person story for the Members Voices column or a scientific article for a cover story.




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Thank You, Volunteers!

AAPS leadership and staff thank all of AAPS’ volunteers for their amazing contributions in advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health. Because of your support, AAPS members benefit from opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in their careers.