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TAPSA has been the Tanzanian member organisation of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation since 2004 — one of over 100 national associations representing around 350,000 students worldwide.

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TAPSA at IPSF

TAPSA’s vote at IPSF and its exchange placements are handled by two national offices rather than named individuals, so the role passes with the office. Write to the office address, not the person.

Office vacantNational SEP Officer · IPSF Student Exchange Officerseo@tapsatanzania.org
Office vacantVice President · IPSF Contact Personcp@tapsatanzania.org

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What you can apply for

Student Exchange (SEP)

A one to three month placement in a pharmacy, hospital or research lab abroad. TAPSA hosts incoming students in return.

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Scholarships

Partial funding for the IPSF World Congress and the Africa Regional Symposium, awarded on merit and need.

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International competitions

Clinical skills, patient counselling and compounding events at regional and world level.

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Volunteer campaigns

IPSF public health campaigns on antimicrobial resistance, immunisation and humanitarian relief.

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Internships

Placements with pharmaceutical manufacturers, regulators and NGOs, listed through the IPSF network.

1 open · next closes 15 December 2026
Leadership roles

Stand for an IPSF subcommittee or regional working group. The Vice President shortlists nominees and the President signs each nomination.

Nominations through the Vice President

Open now

  • Industrial attachment — QC laboratoryNyati Pharmaceuticals · Dar es Salaam
    InternshipCloses 15 December 2026Apply in the app

How it works

Applying for an exchange

Every application passes through the same four stages, and you can follow yours in the TAPSA app. Questions go to the Student Exchange Officer at seo@tapsatanzania.org.

  1. 1Apply

    Submit your CV, motivation letter and transcript in the TAPSA app, under Opportunities.

  2. 2Chapter approval

    Your chapter Chairperson signs first, confirming you are a paid-up member in good standing.

  3. 3National review

    The National SEP Officer verifies your documents and placement and signs second.

  4. 4President’s approval

    The President gives the final signature before your nomination leaves Tanzania.

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