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The 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.
careers in life sciences
The 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.
NIIMBL/Purdue University 2025 Midwest eXperience
Embark on an immersive experience this summer during the The NIIMBL eXperience at Purdue University. This paid one-week training experience, scheduled for summer 2025, is your opportunity to discover the fast-evolving world of biopharmaceutical manufacturing—one of the most in-demand sectors in the healthcare industry today.
With the week’s base camp at Purdue University’s downtown Indianapolis location, The NIIMBL eXperience @ Purdue University offers a rare opportunity to engage in hands-on training that bridges academic learning and real-world application. Gain unparalleled exposure to the intricacies of pharmaceutical manufacturing, from understanding the science behind drug production to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
In addition to the in-depth learning experience in collaboration with Purdue University, Ivy Tech and BioCrossroads, participants will visit top pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly and Simtra, gaining perspectives on how these leaders operate in the pharmaceutical industry. These visits provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at how life-saving medicines are produced at scale.
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 diversity discussions/panels
- Receive professional development opportunities (e.g., resume writing, networking, personal branding)
Learn more about the NIIMBL/Purdue University 2025 Midwest eXperience
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Ready to apply for the NIIMBL eXperience?
Student applications for all seven NIIMBL eXperience 2025 locations are now open. Explore your career possibilities in the biopharma industry. Apply now. The application deadline is February 7, 2025.
The program is open to students with a status of Freshman or Sophomore or have completed 60 credits or less. Students must be actively enrolled in a degree program. Participation is limited to domestic students living within the United States.
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