NIIMBL eXperience

The NIIMBL eXperience is an exclusive in-person, all expenses paid immersion program that offers students real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals.

Key program goals:

  • Increase access to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry among domestic first and second year college students
  • Broaden the talent pipelines by connecting industry to talented students
  • Offer exposure to the biopharma manufacturing ecosystem

Request for Applications: NIIMBL eXperience for Educators

This RFA seeks applicants to host a NIIMBL eXperience for Educators Program. The goal is to equip K-12 educators with foundational knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry so they can better inform and inspire their students.

The deadline is October 15, 2025 (5 pm ET).

Benefits for students:

  • Engage with leading biopharmaceutical industry companies and organizations
  • Tour facilities and participate in a hands-on introduction to state-of-the-art equipment
  • Learn the role/resources of stakeholders critical to bringing treatments to patients
  • Engage in discussions/panels
  • Receive professional development opportunities (e.g., resume writing, networking, personal branding)

The program is open to first and second year college students. Students must be actively enrolled in a degree program. Participation is limited to domestic students living within the United States. 

Key impacts

238 students from 144 academic institutions since 2019

86 host organizations

5 regional teams selected for 2026

2026 NIIMBL eXperience Host Locations

NIIMBL is excited to announce that five organizations have been selected to host a NIIMBL eXperience during the summer of 2026. The organizations, representing different geographic regions of the United States, will host a unique eXperience week next summer, designed to introduce first- and second-year college students to rewarding career options in the biopharmaceutical industry.

NIIMBL eXperience at PRSTRT
Logo for the NIIMBL eXperience at Santa Clara University
ogo for the NIIMBL eXperience at Houston University
NIIMBL eXperience at Wistar Institute
WPI Lockup

Become a host

Are you interested in hosting NIIMBL eXperience students this summer? The regional NIIMBL eXperience may have openings for you to participate. Contact us to learn more.

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Become a member

We offer a variety of membership options that give you the flexibility to choose your organization’s level of engagement based on technology interests and priorities.