The NIIMBL eXperience
The NIIMBL eXperience @ PRSTRT is an exclusive, premier, all-expenses-paid immersion program. This unique opportunity is specifically designed for first- and second-year STEM university and community college students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, including Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities.
Why Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, strategically positioned in the international market. Participants will not only engage in high-level biomanufacturing training but also experience the vibrant, tropical setting that makes Puerto Rico unique.
Located in the heart of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico provides a vibrant tropical setting and a strategic position within global supply chains, making it a critical player in the worldwide biopharmaceutical landscape.
Over the course of this week-long program, participants will be fully engaged in hands-on training, exploring biomanufacturing processes at the Science City of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust (PRSTRT). This immersive experience will offer students real-world insights into cutting-edge developments in the biopharma sector.
Types of Activities
Hands-On Training:
In-depth lab exercises focusing on key biomanufacturing processes such as cell culture, and protein purification, providing real-world industry skills.
Industry Visits:
Participants will tour top biopharma companies, including Amgen, Lilly, Sartorius, and Becton Dickinson, gaining direct exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing environments.
Professional Development:
Tailored workshops on resume building, networking, and career preparation, emphasizing diversity in STEM.
Mentorship & Networking:
Engage with experienced industry professionals and career advisors to build confidence and connections for future opportunities.
What’s Included?
This program is entirely free for all participants! Travel, housing, meals, and all program expenses are fully covered. Additionally, participants will receive a $1,000 stipend upon completing the program.
Dates & Deadlines Information about the 2025 NIIMBL eXperience @ PRSTRT is available at: https://www.niimbl.org/workforce/niimbl-experience/ Stay tuned for updates and visit the NIIMBL website to learn more.
Dates & Deadlines
Information about the 2025 NIIMBL eXperience @ PRSTRT is available at: https://www.niimbl.org/workforce/niimbl-experience/ Stay tuned for updates and visit the NIIMBL website to learn more.
Thank You to NIIMBL
This project was developed with an award from the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) and financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (70NANB21H086).
About the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust:
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, as described in Public Law 214-204, is a private, non-profit organization created in 2004 to foster the Island’s participation and job creation in the global knowledge economy by promoting investment in and financing of science and technology research and development. It invests in, facilitates, and develops capabilities that continually advance Puerto Rico’s economy and the well-being of its citizens through research and development-based enterprises, science and technology, public health, and innovation. With the vision that Rico is a globally recognized innovation hub. The P.R. Trust for Science, Technology and Research was also designated one of 31 Tech Hubs, by President Biden’s administration in 2023, to lead the PRBio Tech Hub, with a multi-sector consortium on the Island.
About NIMBL: The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is a public-private partnership whose mission is to accelerate biopharmaceutical innovation, support the development of standards that enable more efficient and rapid manufacturing capabilities, and educate and train a world-leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce, fundamentally advancing U.S. competitiveness in this industry.
