As member of the BPS, you will have ample opportunities to network with our diverse and friendly members, share your insights, learn from others and gain valuable experiences and knowledge to help you advance in your career.
Prizes and awards recognise the contributions and development of our members throughout their careers. Grants offer funding for the development of projects, events or tools that promote, engage or educate. Bursaries provide financial support to help members attend scientific conferences. Search the opportunities available and check your eligibility.
There are lots of ways you can use your time to become more involved with the British Pharmacological Society and to help promote and advance pharmacology.
Our Ambassadors are members who have a passion for sharing their science, promoting pharmacology and representing the Society.
Where will a career in pharmacology take you? Whichever stage of education or career training you’re at, these pages will help you find out more about the diverse career paths and opportunities that are open to you. Choose the section that best describes you, and find resources and information to help you as you look at your next steps.
Find out what pharmacology is, why it is important, and the difference that pharmacologists make to the world.
Read examples of pharmacology careers from within the Society and find out the different pathways people have taken.
Discover how studying pharmacology can lead to exciting careers in science, medicine, and clinical practice, with pathways from A-levels to medical school and beyond.
Here you will find our teaching resources for higher education, covering core curricula and prescribing safety.
Discover the various ways the Society can support you in your career, whether you're a recent graduate, an established professional or a leading expert.
Take a look at the funding available to support your next career steps.
Find and apply for the latest jobs, volunteering roles and internships from within the Society and from external organisations.
The British Pharmacological Society is a charity with a mission to promote and advance the whole spectrum of pharmacology. We lead the way in the research and application of pharmacology around the world.
The British Pharmacological Society is made up of various groups of people across the world and across the fields of science and medicine. They range from students to professionals to world-leading experts.
Our committees and groups oversee key areas of the BPS’s strategy. Learn more and meet the Chairs.
BPS Fellows and Honorary Fellows have made significant contributions to pharmacology, as well as to the Society itself. Find out about them and their achievements.
The Society commits to placing equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of pharmacology, whether in terms of the opportunity for a successful career or in benefitting from pharmacology research. Pharmacology is for everyone.
Our annual review and accounts show how we support and advance pharmacology. Recent years are available online and earlier years can be downloaded as PDFs.
Our prizes, awards and grants recognise the contributions of our members to pharmacology in all its forms and throughout their careers.
This biennial prize recognises outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacology. Winners will receive £1,000 and an invitation to give a lecture at…
This prize recognises outstanding achievement and leadership in clinical pharmacology and is supported by an arm’s length grant from Eli Lilly and…
As a member you can apply for up to £2,500 to help you organise independent meetings, events and symposia. Your event can be on a range of topics and…
The Society offers two awards in support of prospective PhD candidates, focused on creating the next generation of pharmacologists and therapeutic…
This award provides career-enhancing funding for early career members. Winners will receive up to £10,000.
This award is aimed at those who are in…
This award will recognise high-quality public engagement, both of pharmacology research and inspiring the public about pharmacology generally. It will…
This annual prize recognises outstanding achievement in the teaching of both clinical and non-clinical pharmacology. There are up to two awards…
The Schachter Award provides postgraduate students with an opportunity to visit an international laboratory to learn a new technique. Winners will…
This award was established to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Colin Dollery. Its aim is to support the discipline of Clinical Pharmacology by…
This award recognises outstanding achievement and leadership in pharmacology and therapeutics. The winner will receive a medal and £2,000.
