9th MyPSA NPRC 2026
MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition
The 9th MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition (NPRC) 2026 is an annual MyPSA event involving pharmacy student societies across Malaysia. Organised by Cyberjaya University Pharmacy Students’ Society (CUPSS), this year’s event carries the theme “Bridging Research and Practice in Pharmacy”, highlighting the role of research and innovation in advancing pharmacy practice.
The event featured the Main Research Competition alongside two side activities under the Comprehensive Research Methodology Workshop (CRMW): Developing Research Manuscripts: An Interactive Writing Workshop and YouthPioneers Research Quest (YPRQ). The activities were conducted from April to May 2026, providing participants with opportunities to enhance their research competencies, presentation skills, and collaboration.
ACTIVITIES:
Comprehensive Research Methodology Workshop (CRMW): Developing Research Manuscripts: An Interactive Writing Workshop
The Comprehensive Research Methodology Workshop (CRMW) is designed to equip Year 1 to Year 4 pharmacy students with a strong foundation in research, preparing
them for their final year projects and beyond. Delivered in an online format to maximise accessibility, the workshop features a structured series of sessions covering key components such as research ethics, proposal writing, data collection methods, statistical analysis, scientific writing, referencing tools, and effective presentation techniques. Participants will engage in interactive speakers, interactive sessions and Q&A sessions.
YouthPioneers Research Quest (YPRQ)
The YouthPioneers Research Quest (YPRQ) is a follow-up initiative that allows pharmacy students to apply their research knowledge through a guided, project-based experience. Participants will work in teams with experienced lecturers or researchers as mentors to identify a relevant pharmacy practice topic, develop a research question, and conduct a small-scale study. Through regular consultations and online project management, participants will strengthen their research skills and present their findings during the final competition. Outstanding projects will receive recognition and may be further guided towards publication or external presentation.
Main Competition
The Main Competition was divided into three categories, each designed to showcase participants’ research and presentation skills.
Category A
Covering Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, and Pharmacy Education, Category A comprised three rounds. Participants submitted a structured abstract and summary paper in Qualifying Round 1, followed by a five-minute presentation and ten-minute Q&A in Qualifying Round 2. The top six participants advanced to the Final Round, featuring a ten-minute presentation and Q&A, with winners determined based on their final scores.
Category B
Covering Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Technology, Category B followed the same three-round format as Category A. Participants submitted a structured abstract and summary paper in Qualifying Round 1, followed by a five-minute presentation and ten-minute Q&A in Qualifying Round 2. The top six participants advanced to the Final Round, featuring a ten-minute presentation and Q&A, with winners determined based on their final scores.
Category C (Research Proposal Presentation)
Category C was conducted in a single round on 16th May 2026. Participants delivered a five-minute flash presentation using one submitted PowerPoint slide, followed by a five-minute Q&A session. Winners were determined based on their presentation and Q&A scores.
Closing Ceremony
The 9th MyPSA National Pharmacy Research Competition (NPRC) 2026 was successfully conducted, promoting a strong research culture, soft skills, and healthy competition among pharmacy students nationwide. Through its main competition and side activities, participants enhanced their research, presentation, and communication skills while gaining exposure to pharmacy research and innovation.
