The research generated at institutions with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical degree programs plays an important role in shaping our industry. PDA recognizes these efforts and offers both academic professionals and students a special membership rate. For a comprehensive list of PDA member benefits, including information on the peer-reviewed PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, please visit PDA member benefits. For additional information on qualifying for a Student or Academic PDA membership please visit PDA membership types.

Join online as a PDA Academic member
Discounted price of $100.00

Academic memberships are for teachers or professors of recognized academic institutions. Online registration is not available for this member type; In order to activate your membership please fax/email a copy of a signed document from your academic institution indicating you are full-time employee and send with your application. Faxes should be sent to at +1 301-986-0296 Attn: Membership Services or e-mailed to info@pda.org.

Join online as a PDA Student member
Discounted price of $30.00

Student memberships are only for individuals that are enrolled as full time students at a recognized academic institution. Full time status is determined by the individual institution at which you are enrolled. Online Registration is not available for this member type; In order to activate your membership please fax/email us a copy of your official transcript and/or a letter from the deans office indicating that you have full-time student status at their institution. Faxes should be sent to at +1 301-986-0296 Attn: Membership Services or e-mailed to info@pda.org.  

Student Membership Information

As a PDA Student Member, you will receive access to benefits which will provide you with the scientific and technical information, educational opportunities and industry contacts you need to build a successful career:

• Access to PDA Career Center
• Access to PDA Student Programs which provide grant funding and career growth resources
• Subscriptions to the PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology and PDA Letter
• FREE PDA Technical Reports as they are published. PDA Technical Reports offer expert guidance and opinions on a variety of important scientific and regulatory topics pertaining to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
• Exclusive “members-only” discounts on all PDA conferences, Training and Research Institute (TRI) courses, Web Seminars and publications
  Opportunity to participate in PDA interest groups and tasks forces
• Much more!

Students, Join PDA today for only $30 and gain access to the resources you need to jump start your career!

If you would like to receive additional information about PDA member benefits or a complimentary sample of our PDA Letter or Journal please contact Hassana Howe, howe@pda.org or call +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 119.