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Join PDA Today and Immediately Expand Your Reach to Industry, Research and Education

PDA offers students free membership for the length of their academic pursuits. Whether you are starting your education or near graduation, PDA provides you access to a community of professionals world-wide, access to high quality educational materials, via PDA’s online portals, opportunities to attend PDA’s conferences and events (at no charge) and so much more.

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*All applications submitted to PDA must include any required documentation. Please contact membership@pda.org for assistance in completing and submitting your application.
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When you become a student member, you receive immediate access to the following benefits:
PDA’s Global Pharmaceutical Student Network
  • Monthly virtual meetings with technical topics and professionals attending from around the world.
  • Build your network by connecting to fellow students studying Pharma related curriculum at world-wide universities.
  • Explore opportunities to collaborate with other students working on research projects.
PDA Technical Publications Portal
  • Home in on your technical interests by diving deeper into topics through technical reports written by industry experts in areas like combination products to pharmaceutical water systems.
  • Meet authors and contributors to PDA’s technical publications, reports, and standards documents and gain a deeper understanding of topics that interest you.
  • Grow your career knowledge by immersing in PDA technical reports (available in the PDA Technical Report Portal (member-access only)).
Access to the PDA Letter and PDA Journal
  • Gain access to substantive content surrounding all activity and subjects of the industry.
  • Have at your fingertips, access to the PDA Letter and PDA Journal, the industry's preeminent publications that frequently contain new research, details of cutting-edge innovations, and explorations of new and impactful industry developments.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
  • Volunteer at the chapter level and collaborate with other students, early, mid and mature career professionals to help produce events, content, and services that are relevant at the local or regional level (an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience).
  • Participate as a project coordinator for a PDA interest group or technical report team consisting of experts across the industry. An opportunity to not just network but immerse deeply in topics, research and standard setting.
  • Apply to become a student volunteer at PDA’s conferences and events (registration fees are waived) and meet industry experts, immerse in conference content, attend local chapter networking and social events, and learn from your assigned onsite mentor.
Vote in PDA elections and on proposed bylaws changes
  • Use your voice to shape the direction of the industry by electing PDA chapter and community leaders.
  • Have a hand in selecting PDA’s Global Board of Director leadership.
  • Express your support of PDA’s bylaws additions and changes.
Gain Members-Only Access and Discounts
  • Unlock exclusive early access and member-only savings for PDA products, services, and offerings.
  • Save even more during PDA’s twice yearly member appreciation week.
  • Secure your seat early for conferences, trainings, and workshops that routinely sell out.
Membership Directory
  • Identify and connect with expert industry professionals offering mentorship, advice and counsel.
  • Gain access to understanding the roles and responsibilities of fellow members across the industry.
  • Learn about all of the companies that represent the industry and explore future opportunities where you want to expand, focus and grow.
*All applications submitted to PDA must include any required documentation. Please contact membership@pda.org for assistance in completing and submitting your application.
Become a Student Event Volunteer

Apply to Become a Student Event Volunteer to Expand Your Professional Network, Gain Access to Conferences, Events, and Plenaries, and Receive Dedicated On-site Mentorship.

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