School of Pharmacy

About the FIP

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is a global organization representing more than four million pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators that works to meet the world’s health care needs.

World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the organization’s annual meeting for the organization. The 2026 theme is “One Health, One Pharmacy – Bridging Science, Practice and Education.” The congress will explore how pharmacists, scientists and educators can advance pharmacy’s role in patient-centered care and global health and will offer programming on:

• Pharmacy’s role in improving individual and public health–ranging from innovations in pharmaceutical research and education to new practice models that enhance quality care
• How pharmacists, educators and scientists can strengthen primary care, improve responsible use of medicine, support efficient and sustainable supply systems and ensure the health workforce is prepared to meet evolving health needs of communities around the world

Additional information about the conference and themes is located on the FIP 2026 website.

About Arzu F. Moosvi

Arzu F. Moosvi, Pharm.D. (VCU School of Pharmacy, Class of 2020), is a clinical pharmacist with UMMA Community Clinic and a Masters in Global Medicine student. She is a passionate advocate for increased access to medications and ambulatory care pharmacy services in underserved communities. Her interest in global health stems from her efforts in improving health equity in South Asian communities. She has served as an international consultant pharmacist with doctHERs in Karachi, Pakistan, where she aided rural areas in obtaining authenticated medication. She has also completed pharmacy work in other areas of Pakistan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Moosvi attended the FIP Congress in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., during her tenure at VCU and returned to the Congress in Seville, Spain, in 2022 as an alumna. She found the experience to be transformative in expanding her knowledge and skills in the arena of global health. As such, she has generously funded the Arzu F. Moosvi Global Medicine Travel Award, which will fund up to one VCU School of Pharmacy student annually to attend the FIP World Congress.

Eligibility and Selection

VCU School of Pharmacy P1 and P2 students in good academic standing and with an interest in global health are invited to apply. The winner of the award will be selected by a panel of VCU School of Pharmacy faculty and staff based on merit and need.

Award Funding

This travel award will generally cover the cost of registration, flights and lodging (up to four nights) for a student who budgets smartly. The School of Pharmacy will work with you on creating a reasonable budget to minimize additional costs, but additional student funds will be necessary to cover additional expenses such as food.

Important Dates

Milestone	Date
Application Deadline	Friday, January 30, 2026
Recipient Notification	Friday, February 27, 2026
FIP World Congress	Sunday, August 30–Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Award Requirements for the Selected Student

The selected recipient will be required to:

• Be enrolled in a 0-credit, pass/fail course
• Book the conference registration through VCU
• Pay for accommodations, flights, transportation to/from the airport and within Montreal, and other incidentals up front (reimbursement will be provided within two months of return with adequate documentation and receipts)

How to Apply

Students interested in applying should complete the online application:

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