Training America’s Talent

Lilly Scholars receive a scholarship for up to eight semesters of tuition with a guaranteed internship opportunity at Eli Lilly and Company and interaction with company leaders. The Lilly Scholars program encourages applications from students from under-resourced urban and rural populations who have overcome socioeconomic or educational disadvantages or who are among the first generation in their family to attend college.

Ireland is well known for its pharmaceutical manufacturing, and a study-abroad opportunity during spring break takes advantage of that expertise and the country’s cultural richness. The Young Institute operates the program with the Irish National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Technology.

The BioTrain Fellows program offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to gain hands-on training and teaching experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Fellows undergo a three-semester fellowship that includes professional development, curriculum development for a pharmaceutical manufacturing certificate, and the creation of training programs in collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College and the Heartland BioWorks Regional Tech Hub. 

Purdue University will host the Summer Undergraduate Pharmaceutical Experiential Readiness (SUPER) Program, a paid one-week training experience for undergraduates in summer 2025. Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, the SUPER Program offers rare hands-on training that bridges academic learning with real-world application and unparalleled exposure to the intricacies of pharmaceutical manufacturing. This program is funded in part by the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL).