Johnson & Johnson/NMF AIM Scholarship

Established in 2021, Johnson & Johnson, has partnered with NMF to develop the Alliance for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) program. AIM is an innovative, three-year service-learning program designed to expose high performing MD, DO, and PharmD students to skill sets that will prepare them to become future clinician and research leaders with a commitment to address the structural and systemic factors, which contribute to poor health outcomes. The program will expose students to various functions within the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and health care industries where physicians play a key role. In addition, students will also gain exposure to topics such as public speaking, presentation skills, effective interviewing, innovation, etc., over the course of the program.

*Previously known as Johnson & Johnson/ NMF Future Leaders Scholarship Program

This program is not receiving applications for the 2025-2026 program year.

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Program Goal

The goal of this three-year program is to expose medical students to career opportunities within Pharmaceutical Medicine and introduce analytical and professional skills that will prepare students to become clinicians and researchers of tomorrow.

Program Structure

This scholarship program provides $5,000 for the first year, $10,000 for the second year, and $10,000 for the third year of the program. Additional financial support also is provided, including reimbursement of USMLE related expenses (up to $2,500).  

In year one, the program kicks off with didactic sessions focusing on developing research skills. Scholars will enter the program with a Health equity topic they are interested in pursuing. Group sessions will provide additional education to ensure scholars are equipped to create a capstone project throughout the duration of the program, whilst didactic sessions will increase scholar understanding of research and residency assistance. Scholars will also have the opportunity to work with J&J mentors to receive additional guidance and support throughout their academic journey.

In year two, didactic sessions continue with a series of industry focused topics including but not limited to drug development, drug safety, statistics, real world evidence, scientific publications, clinical trial protocols, epidemiology, etc. to expose scholars to the various career pathways within this industry.

In year three, the program focuses on supporting scholars in their final years of their education as they prepare for matriculation. This includes ongoing mentoring as well as value added skills trainings and support.

Additional in person opportunities may be available - more information will be shared throughout the program.

Program Timeline & Required Events

Program Year 1 $5,000
  • Orientation
  • Didactic sessions (research/residency focus)
  • Capstone proposal development
  • Mentorship
  • Residency and Academic guidance 
Program Year 2 $10,000
  • Program Kick-off
  • Didactic sessions (industry focus)
  • Capstone development
  • Mentorship
  • Residency and Academic/Professional guidance 
Program Year 3 $10,000
  • Program Kick-off
  • Didactic Sessions (optional scholar support and connection)
  • Residency and Academic/Professional guidance 
  • Mentorship
  • Culmination - Scholar presentations Program Close Out

Program years typically run from September - July

Meet AIM Scholars!

Read about Cohort 1
Read about Cohort 2

Scholar Eligibility

This program serves rising second-year MD, DO and PharmD* students and runs for three consecutive years.

Scholar candidates must meet the following eligibility:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter (Permanent Residents/Green Card holders are eligible and must provide their Green Card or passport stamp, and a state-issued ID)
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited medical school located in the U.S.
  • Demonstrated leadership early in career
  • Interest in health care delivery to medically underserved communities
  • Demonstrated financial need

*PharmD Students must be attending one of the following Pharmacy Schools*

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Tallahassee, FL
  • Howard University College of Pharmacy in Washington, DC
  • Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Houston, TX
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in Princess Anne, MD
  • Xavier University College of Pharmacy in New Orleans, LA
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