Medication Systems Improvement Grant

The Medication Systems Improvement Grant is a competitive program for health-system pharmacy administration and leadership (HSPAL) preceptors and residents.

The HSPAL preceptor applies for this research grant, then selects a resident to participate in the program and serve as the project’s co-investigator.

The medication management system project will involve developing, implementing and/or evaluating tools and processes that support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications in a healthcare setting where direct patient care is provided.

• Research, improvement and implementation projects are eligible.
• Applicants are encouraged to use a range of resources (e.g., ASHP Centers of Excellence, ASHP Practice Advancement Initiative, and the Autonomous Pharmacy framework) to identify a project that is meaningful and aligned with priorities of their organization.
• Funding is limited to preceptors and residents in a HSPAL program that is ASHP-accredited or in candidate or pre-candidate status.

Grantees will:

• Receive up to $7,500 in funding.
• Participate in virtual meetings as a cohort with project mentors and health-system leaders.
• Present at an in-person poster and networking session at a national ASHP meeting.

This grant program supports projects that enhance automation through the use of technology to optimize systems and outcomes, such as, workflows,  processes, medication safety, human resources, compliance, and data analytics.

We are no longer accepting applications for this program.

Timeline:

• Application opens: March 3, 2026
• Application closes: May 26, 2026 - UPDATED