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First-Year Yale Medical Student Summer Research

First year Yale medical student summer research applications are due via Medtrics by April 15, 2024 . Summer research stipends are awarded in the amount of $565.50 /week per student. Stipends are paid on a weekly basis. To be fair to all Yale medical students, this stipend amount is in line with the National Institutes of Health pay level for a predoctoral stipend for research.

Apply for Summer Research Funding

Deadlines/important dates.

There is a two-step process for applying for summer research funding.

Students must download the Faculty Mentor Agreement & Department Thesis Chairperson Approval Form , carefully review and complete it, and then obtain signatures from their research mentor and Department Thesis Chair.

Students will then need to complete, and submit, their application for First Year Medical Student Summer Research Funding via Medtrics . We encourage students to review the application and to reach out to the OSR with any questions.

Instructions on how to access and submit an application through Medtrics.

Students who would like to request an extension to the stated application submission deadline are required to submit a completed First-Year Yale MD Student Summer Research Extension Request Form to the OSR. Only students who meet the conditions specified, which align with YSM educational policies, qualify for consideration of an extension. Requests to the OSR for an extension must be made at least one week in advance of the application submission deadline.

Funding Logistics for Stipends

Please visit the page Forms, Deadlines, & Funding for information related to stipends for summer research.

External Funding Opportunities

This page shares links for sources of funding for summer research for 1st year Yale medical students, in addition to Office of Student Research funding. It is important that you read the requirements carefully for each fellowship, as they have different eligibility requirements and deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Applications for external fellowships are submitted by the business office of the mentor. If you are planning to apply for summer research fellowships from funding sources outside of the Office of Student Research, please contact OSR at least 30 days before the fellowship deadline to discuss the application and to receive supporting documents and letters of recommendation (if needed).

Faculty Mentor Agreement & Department Thesis Chairperson Approval Form

Instructions on how to apply for first-year medical student summer research funding, mentorship for student research.

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• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine  - Bronx, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Augusta University  - Augusta, Ga. Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Baylor College of Medicine  - Houston, Texas Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)

Boston University School of Medicine  - Boston, Mass. Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)

Brigham and Women's Hospital (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals) - Boston, Mass. Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Case Western Reserve University  - Cleveland, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati  - Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Developmental Biology  Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute  -Duarte, Calif. Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Committee on Institutional Cooperation  - Champaign, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program

Creighton University - Omaha, Neb. Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program

Drexel University College of Medicine  - Philadelphia, Penn. Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute  - Atlanta, Ga. B&B Summer Scholars Program

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Gundersen Health System La Crosse, Wisc. Student Summer Research Fellowship

Harvard Medical School  - Boston, Mass. Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine  - Manhasset, N.Y. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program  

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  - Baltimore, Md. Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate Institute  - Claremont, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Louisiana State Health Sciences Center.  Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience  - Shreveport, La. Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine   - Chicago, Ill.

• Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Department of Microbiology & Immunology 
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

MaineHealth Institute for Research - Scarborough, Maine Summer Undergraduate Research Program - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Diversity and Inclusion  - Boston, Mass. Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo Clinic  - Rochester, Minn. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin  - Milwaukee, Wisc.

• Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
• Summer Enrichment Programs

Medical University of South Carolina  - Charleston, S.C. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  - New York, N.Y. Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation  - Minneapolis, Minn. Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

New York University School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  - Evanston, Ill.

• Summer Research Opportunity Program
• Cancer-Focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
• Pre-Med Undergraduate Intern Program

Ohio State University Medical Center  - Columbus, Ohio SUCCESS Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study

Oregon Health and Science University  - Portland, Ore. Graduate Studies Program

Penn State University, College of Medicine  - Hershey, Pa.

• SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
• STEP-UP - Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons
• SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine  - Stanford, Calif. Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars Stanford CARE Scholars  

Texas A&M University College of Medicine  - Bryan, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences   - Lubbock, Texas Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program

Thomas Jefferson University  - Philadelphia, Penn. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Tufts University  - Boston, Mass. Sackler School Summer Research Programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham  - Birmingham, Ala. Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  - Buffalo, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Los Angeles  - Los Angeles, Calif. Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San Diego  - La Jolla, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

University of California, San Francisco  - San Francisco, Calif. Summer Research Training Program

University of Chicago  - Chicago. Ill.

• The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program
• The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  - Cincinnati, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  - Denver, Colo. Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)

University of Connecticut Health Center  - Farmington, Conn. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Georgia, Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute  - Athens, Ga. Summer Undergraduate Fellows

University of Illinois at Chicago  - Chicago, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine  - Iowa City, Iowa Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kansas  - Lawrence, Kan. Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kentucky  - Lexington, Ky. NSF-REU: Summer Program in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Louisville - Ky. Undergraduate Summer Program in Cardiovascular Research for those from Under-Represented or Under-Served Populations

University of Maryland  - Baltimore, Md. Office of Student Research

University of Massachusetts Medical School  - Worcester, Mass. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers University  - New Brunswick, N.J. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Michigan  - Ann Arbor, Mich.

• Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Fellowship Program
• UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program
• Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases (M-SURE)

University of Michigan Medical School, Rogel Cancer Center - Ann Arbor, MI Cancer Research Internship Program (CaRSIP)

University of Minnesota  - Twin Cities, Minn. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Mississippi  - Jackson, Miss. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of Nebraska - Lincoln  - Lincoln, Neb. Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center  - Omaha, Neb. Summer Undergraduate Research

University of New Mexico School of Medicine  - Albuquerque, N.M. Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center  - Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Native American Center for Health Research Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Stephenson Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Program

University of Pennsylvania  - Philadelphia, Penn.

• Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)
• Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  - Pittsburgh, Pa.

• Premedical Academic Enrichment Program
• MIDAS summer Research Opportunity
• Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities
• Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry  - Rochester, N.Y.

• Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program
• Summer Scholars Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston  - Houston, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  - Smithville, Texas Summer Program in Cancer Research

University of Texas Medical Branch  - Galveston, Texas Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio  - San Antonio, Texas

• GSBS Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
• Greehey CCRI Donald G McEwen, Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research & High School Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center  - Dallas, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Utah  - Salt Lake City, Utah Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)

University of Virginia School of Medicine  - Charlottesville, Va.

• Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT)
• Summer Research Internship Program

University of Wisconsin  - Madison, Wisc. Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program

Vanderbilt University  - Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

Virginia Commonwealth University  - Richmond, Va. Summer Research in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Epidemiology (MIDPH) 

Wake Forest University  - Winston-Salem, N.C.

• Summer Research Opportunities Program
• Wake Forest University Biomedical Engineering REU Summer Program

Washington University  - St. Louis, Mo.

• AMGEN Scholars Program
• Leadership Alliance

Wayne State University School of Medicine  - Detroit, Mich. Summer Research Programs

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering  - New York, N.Y.

• Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program
• Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

• Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students

Yale School of Medicine  - New Haven, Conn.

• NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students
• BioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Summer Programs of Affiliate GREAT Group Members

The bylaws of the GREAT Group allow the Steering Committee to appoint individuals from non-AAMC member institutions as affiliate members of the GREAT Group. Individuals from the following programs have been appointed affiliate members:

National Institutes of Health  - Bethesda, Md. Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

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CVI Summer Research Program

For Undergraduate and MD Students

Informational Sessions: January 8, 2024, from 10am-11am PT via  Zoom  (Password: 699053) Informational Session Recording

Our 10-week Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CV) Summer Research Program is designed to provide meaningful research experiences to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and medical students from across the country in the field of cardiovascular science. Our long-term goal is to bolster a pool of scientists and physician-scientists who will support and/or contribute to the diversity of cardiovascular research and medicine and expose them to the landscape of 21st century translational research and medicine. A primary goal of our program is to increase diversity in cardiovascular research and medicine by supporting students from varying backgrounds. The CVI Summer Research Program is open to all.

The CVI Summer Research Program provides both research and training. 80% of trainee time is devoted to a cardiovascular or pulmonary research project in the lab of a Stanford faculty mentor. Specific research domains our faculty specialize in include precision medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, health disparities, pulmonary research, heart failure, rhythm disorders, and clinical trials. We also provide a dedicated curriculum to ensure trainees learn about these topics and more from leaders in cardiovascular and pulmonary science and medicine. The remaining 20% of students' time is spent in a comprehensive curriculum consisting of scientific seminars, career development workshops, social and networking opportunities, and personal development sessions. Students also have the opportunity to participate in  MAvERICS  (Metascience Analyses and Explorations of Reproducibility In Cardiovascular Science) where, as part of a collaboration between CVI and  SPORR , small teams of summer students work under the guidance of a CVI early career scientist to conduct a metascience study in the field of cardiovascular research. Our program provides exceptional research training and strives to be an inclusive opportunity for individuals with varying backgrounds, outlooks, and career goals.

The CVI Summer Research Program at Stanford is supported by the American Heart Association, The National Institutes of Health, and the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute. We will be offering a stipend between $5,000 and $8,000 depending on the specific funding source and whether participation is virtual or in-person. Housing is not provided.

Application deadline: January 12, 2024

Submission deadline: January 19, 2024

(detailed application instructions below)

Program Details

Eligibility

Eligibility for Undergraduate Students: 

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, or foreign nationals holding a student, exchange, or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC, or TN visa are  eligible  for our program. Students who are foreign nationals or DACA recipients are only eligible if they are entering at least their third year of undergraduate study following the program end. Individuals graduating from an undergraduate degree program in Spring/Summer prior to the program start (within  six months ) are also eligible.

Eligibility for Medical Students: 

U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for our program.  To qualify for the program as a medical student, you must be enrolled in medical school at a US institution.

Application Instructions

The application includes: 

• Statement of Purpose (half of a page length)
• Statement of Research/Professional Experience (half of a page length)
• CV (or Resume)
• Transcript (Unofficial Transcript is acceptable)
• 1-3 Letters of Reference

Review Criteria:

• Potential:  Has a high likelihood of a research experience providing a strong impact on their career. For example, a student who is plateauing will not gain much from a new research experience at Stanford. A late-bloomer, or a student with limited access to research resources, may find a summer research experience at Stanford much more impactful.
• Self-awareness:  Has a well-calibrated self-assessment. Self-awareness of failures and mistakes helps individuals identify and overcome weaknesses. This is a quality that tracks well with students benefiting from short-term research experiences.
• Competence:  Has demonstrated strong skills in the work they've done. Not necessarily grade-based, but also practical experience working in teams or pursuing research.
• Commitment:  Has a clear motivation or passion that propelled them into applying for this program.

Online Application form:

Complete the application below with a  single   PDF document  containing the requested forms (Here are  instructions on how to merge documents into one PDF ).  Application deadline: January 12, 2024 . Decisions will be sent out in early March.

Online Letter of Recommendation submission form:

Please ensure that 1-3 Letters of Recommendation are submitted. Submission deadline: January 19, 2024

Below is a list of mentors who have participated in the past. Please indicate in your application if there are particular PIs that you are interested in working with. Note that each student will be matched with a mentor  once we have made an offer and received a signed letter of acceptance from the student . We will do our best to match you with one of your listed mentors but cannot guarantee your choice. Please note that any PI at Stanford is eligible to be a faculty mentor.

Please refer to  this link  to learn more about the CVI Summer Research Program mentors!

Funding, Housing, Travel, and Additional Support

Students receive a minimum stipend of $5000 for virtual participation and $7000 for in-person participation. Students may receive approximately $1000 additional support for travel and accommodation, but these funds are not guaranteed. The program is unfortunately unable to provide on-site housing for students at this time. By law, payments to non-residents of the U.S. are subject to 14% Federal tax withholding and are reported on Tax Form 1042-S.

What dates do the summer research commitments start and finish?

The CVI Summer Research Program will begin in the middle of June and end sometime in the middle of August. Although 8 weeks of research in person are required, some cases may be granted if and when that 8 week of research is completed. Additionally, up to two weeks of research may be conducted virtually, if PI mentor approval is granted

What year do I have to be to apply as an international student?

International students must be  at least  in their second year of their undergraduate degree to be eligible for our program.

Do international students need visas in order to apply?

We recommend international students (students who are not US citizens or permanent residents) have a visa in-hand before applying to our program, because of the length of time it takes to secure a visa. Stanford's CVI cannot help in obtaining a visa for the program's participants due to the short time period between acceptance into the program and the program start date.

Am I eligible to apply if I graduate right before the program begins?

You are eligible to apply for the program if your graduation date falls within 6 months of the start of the program.

Do I upload all transcripts if I have been to multiple institutions?

We recommend uploading all available transcripts.

What if my transcript is not available in time for the application due date?

A letter of good standing is sufficient if a transcript is unavailable.

Is there a word count for the writing statements?

Each writing statement must be half a page of text, or approximately 250 words.

What do I write about in the Statement of Research/Professional Experience if I don’t have any research experience?

We recommend writing about professional or academic experiences that have shaped your interest in participating in our summer research program.

Do I provide all GPA’s if I went to multiple institutions?

Please provide the GPA of your current institution.

Is there a GPA cutoff?

We do not have a GPA cutoff.

Will I have access to Stanford health facilities such as the gym?

Gym access may be available to those who request it, but is not guaranteed.

What do I do if I accidentally submitted my application before it was complete? 

We will always use the latest submission from you, but you are welcome to alert CVI staff and we will delete the incomplete application from the database.

Is this program specifically designed for medical students between their M1 and M2 year? 

Medical students in any year of their training may participate in our program as long as they are able to secure the necessary 10-weeks of time for research.

Is it possible to participate in the program completely virtually? 

We do not offer completely virtual research experiences; however, some labs may be able to accommodate a virtual research project. If you are accepted into our program please notify program administration about your need to participate in the program virtually and we will attempt to match you with a lab offering virtual research projects. Note that these opportunities are extremely unlikely to exist and if we cannot match you with such a lab you would need to participate in the program in-person or decline our offer. Please also note that participation in a fully virtual research project would reduce the stipend to $5000 due to removal of cost-of-living support.

Is it possible to participate in the program partially virtually? 

Students must spend at least 8 weeks on-campus, but may—at the discretion of their faculty research mentor— complete up to two weeks of the program remotely.

Do students receive a stipend for participation?

Students receive a minimum stipend of $5000 for virtual participation and $7000 for in-person participation. Students may receive approximately $1000 additional support for travel and accommodation, but these funds are not guaranteed. The program is unfortunately unable to provide on-site housing for students at this time. By law, payments to non-residents of the U.S. are subject to 14% Federal tax withholding and are reported on Tax Form 1042-S." to "Students receive a minimum stipend of  $7000. Students may receive approximately $1000 additional support for travel and accommodation, but these funds are not guaranteed. The program is unfortunately unable to provide on-site housing for students at this time. By law, payments to non-residents of the U.S. are subject to 14% Federal tax withholding and are reported on Tax Form 1042-S.

What are the demographics of applicants to the CVI Summer Program?

Information on our recruitment criteria and previous years' applicant demographics are available  here .

Previous Awardees and Resources

Research into the effectiveness of our program, shows that students from underrepresented populations performing cardiovascular research report significant gains in scientific proficiency. Please refer the  full article .

Download the program flyer

CVI Summer Research Program Informational Session PowerPoint

Affiliated Leaders

T35 Program

Tameka Clemons, PhD

Co-Director Meharry Medical College

América Facundo, PhD

Co-Director University of Puerto Rico

Joseph Wu, MD, PhD

Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor and Professor of Radiology

R25 Program

Vinicio de Jesus Perez, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)

Kristy Red-Horse, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology

AHA Institutional Award and AHA SURE

Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor and Professor of Radiology; Site Director

Cardiothoracic Surgery Diversifying Pipeline Award

Tomi Obafemi, MD

Resident, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jason Irwin

Director of Finance and Administration

Joseph Woo, MD

Chair & Norman E. Shumway Professor and, by courtesy, of Bioengineering

MAvERICS Program

Steven Goodman, MD, MHS, PhD

Associate Dean of Clinical and Translational Research and Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, and Medicine

Office of Education and STEM Outreach

Director, Education and Stem Outreach, Community Engagement Operations

Office of Diversity in Medical Education

Marcella Anthony, EdD

Assistant Director, Diversity Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement, Office of Diversity in Medical Education

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Patient-oriented research fellowship at Mayo Clinic

Summer research fellowship.

The Summer Research Fellowship was created to address the need for clinical investigators from diverse backgrounds. The health needs of U.S. minority populations have been studied inadequately, due in part to the shortage of clinical investigators belonging to underrepresented groups.

Although the number of clinicians belonging to underrepresented groups has increased, there has not been a corresponding increase in clinical investigators. Students often believe the choice between clinical medicine and research is an "either/or" decision. This unfortunate misperception is not true for patient-oriented clinical research.

Training in patient-oriented research

Patient-oriented research is the study of research questions that have direct clinical application. Many questions fall at the interface between basic and applied research, within the area of clinical research studies.

The Summer Research Fellowship was created through grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), and Mayo Clinic. This comprehensive training program, which lasts eight weeks, prepares underrepresented students for careers in clinical care and patient-oriented research.

The goal of this NHLBI research education program is to support educational activities that enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce in the mission areas of importance to NHLBI. These NHLBI mission areas are biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences research and training to address cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases as well as sleep disorders.

As a student at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, you will be matched with Mayo investigators based on your professional interests and will spend eight weeks conducting research. You will experience dynamic basic or clinical research while working with nationally and internationally recognized scientists and clinicians.

Students usually participate in the program in the summer between their first and second years of medical school.

In addition to your research projects, you will attend seminars and presentations that introduce clinical research methods and the Mayo Clinic  Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) .

Eligibility

You are eligible for the Summer Research Fellowship if you:

• Are U.S. citizens or permanent resident enrolled in a U.S. medical school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
• Have completed one year of medical school
• Are a current medical student in good academic standing
• Can commit to a minimum appointment of eight weeks
• Black/African-American
• Hispanic or Latino
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Native Hawaiian or U.S. Pacific Islander
• People with life-altering disabilities
• Other racial and ethnic groups considered to be underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research

Financial support

The Summer Research Fellowship award is $7,000 for eight weeks, plus flights to and from Rochester, Minnesota. From this stipend, students are responsible for their own housing, meals, and personal travel.

• See a list of Summer Research Fellowship mentors

How to apply

Online applications are available on Sept. 1 preceding the summer of appointment. Applications are reviewed in early February and offers to interview are sent. Appointments are made in late February to early March or until spots are filled. Early application is recommended.

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

• Select - Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Select - Summer Research Fellowship (SRF)
• Complete each section of the application and submit
• Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section
• Complete the Recommendation Request section

Additional required items

• Answers to prompt questions
• Personal statement
• Letter of good standing/medical school verification
• AMCAS documents
• Three letters of recommendation are required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. Each recommender will receive an email with a link to complete a rating form and upload a letter
• Unofficial or official college transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes

We're here to help

Send a message to our admissions team by submitting the form below. We can't wait to hear from you!

Program dates: June 3 - July 26, 2024 Application deadline: Sept. 1, 2023 - Feb. 1, 2024

Luis Lujan, Ph.D. Program Manager-Diversity Grants Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905 Phone: 507-266-2912 Email:  [email protected]

Related links

• Research at Mayo Clinic
• Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS)

An NIH-Funded Mentored Research Program for Medical Students

School of medicine.

The summer Medical Student Research Program (MSRP) is a mentored research training program provided to medical students. Students have the opportunity to work with basic science, clinical science, or healthcare research investigators.

• To expand students' research horizons, 
• To ensure a basic working knowledge of research ethics, and
• To help students develop scientific presentation skills.

The University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) has three T35 training grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that fund student research stipends for this program. Students can choose to work with one of over 60 faculty mentors in the areas of: 

• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - includes research related to the heart, vasculature, lungs, and blood cells.
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK) - includes research related to obesity, metabolism, diabetes, the gastro-intestinal tract and the kidney.
• National Eye Institute (NEI)

Applying for MSRP research funding

Applications are due in January each year. SFESOM medical students should see the MD Program Research Council Canvas page for more information. All other students should contact Janet Bassett ( [email protected] ).

Medical Scientist Training Program

Please visit the Medical Scientist Training Program site if you are interested in pursuing an MD-PhD.

Janet Bassett

MD-PhD Program, Program Manager

[email protected]

Hands-On Experience

World-Class Research

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Stanford institutes of medicine summer research program, program description.

The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  

ALL 3 of the following requirements must be met (no exceptions):

1) Students must currently be juniors or seniors at the time of application (as of the spring of 2024).  Students must be in the graduating class of 2024 or 2025.

2) Students must also be  16 years old or older  by the start of the program.

3)  Students must currently be living in and attending school in the U.S. AND must be  U.S. citizens or permanent residents  with a green card in order to apply.

Important Note:  Please read the MISSION link on the lefthand panel.  The selection process will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students. Please visit the FAQ for more information.  Also, students must be able to start the program on June 10, 2024.  

SUMMER 2024 UPDATE:

• The current plans are to have an in-person program for the summer of 2024.  
• Summer 2024 Program Dates:  June 10- August 1, 2024 (8 weeks)
• The online application and program information document will be available on our website on Wednesday, Dec. 20th, 2023 (at 5pm PST) .  Applications will be due Saturday, February 24th, 2024.

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Medical Student Summer Opportunities to Advance Research (M-SOAR)

This program is available to:

• Doctoral Students

An opportunity for medical students to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.

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About this program, diversity and inclusion, eligibility criteria, stipend and other compensation, before you apply, how to apply, selection process.

This program is an opportunity for first-year medical students who want to learn about translational research to spend a summer immersed in a culture of translational science at the NIH. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. M-SOAR students will work on, or near, the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

M-SOAR is a cohort program within the broader Summer Internship Program (SIP) . In addition to having access to the resources offered to all summer interns, M-SOAR interns participate in a curriculum focused on the development of academic, professional, and resilience skills as part of a cohort or learning community.

Diversity strengthens our community. We welcome applications from individuals who meet the M-SOAR eligibility requirements and strongly encourage applications from individuals:

• from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research and healthcare fields
• with disabilities
• who were Pell Grant-eligible in college
• who are/were enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities, community colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• who identify as LGBTQ+
• disadvantaged by life circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities.

To be considered for M-SOAR, you must meet all the requirements for the Summer Internship Program . In addition, you must be:

• Enrolled for fall 2024 in a MD or DO program in the U.S.
• In good standing and have written permission from your medical school program/university to participate in the program.

M-SOAR interns must commit to completing the entire program and must be on campus full-time during the eight or nine weeks of their internship. M-SOAR students may choose to begin their internship on May 20 or May 28, 2024 and must be available to participate in the program through July 12, 2024. Summer internships are full-time positions; interns are expected to devote 40 hours per week to their projects and training.

Stipends for summer interns are adjusted annually and are based on educational level. There is free parking on each NIH campus; summer interns are also eligible to participate in the Transhare program .

All summer interns must present proof of health insurance to participate in the program.

The decision to come to the NIH as a M-SOAR intern is an important one. These are full-time research positions, and it is not possible to take summer classes or tend to other responsibilities during work hours.

Research groups are located on several different NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. Before you begin your application, we encourage you to learn more about the NIH IRP , the NIH Clinical Center , and the mission of each IC . M-SOAR interns will be placed in research groups on, or near, the main campus in Bethesda, MD. If you are interested in a placement in a research group on another campus, we encourage you to apply for the NIH SIP .

Opening and closing dates

The M-SOAR application is currently closed.

The M-SOAR application closes on Friday, January 12, 2024 at noon ET. Reference letters are due before Friday, January 19, 2024 at noon ET.

Complete your application

You must use the NIH Application Center to apply for this program.

• After you complete the required sections of your profile, you will be asked to select a preferred program. Choose ‘Summer internships for college, professional, and graduate students.’
• You must select 'Apply' next to ‘Medical Summer Opportunities to Advance Research’ for your application to be considered for this program.
• Ensure that you are eligible for this program before clicking 'Start Application.'
• To complete your application, import any relevant information from your profile. You must also submit:
• Coursework & Exams - a list of coursework and grades
• CV/Resume - a list of your education, experience, and other relevant history
• References - the names and contact information of two references
• Letter/Statement - a cover letter broadly describing your research experience, current interests, and career goals.

5. Review all of your materials carefully before you submit your application.

The M-SOAR selection committee reviews applications and will notify applicants of final decisions by January 30, 2024.

Individuals who are selected to participate in the 2024 M-SOAR Program will work closely with OITE staff to select a mentor on, or near, the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. Every effort will be made to match the research interests the applicant describes in the application with the principal investigator's ongoing projects.

Have questions?

We also encourage you to pay careful attention to our extensive frequently asked questions list to support you in the application process.

Reach out to us with questions at [email protected] .

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Summer Research Opportunities

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The Alumni Fund Summer Research Application is released to students in January with a submission deadline of end-March. Internal and External Summer Research Fellowships are highly competitive. Interested students must start early in the fall on identifying and applying to these programs, as submission dates range from October through February for work starting typically in June. In October-November, Downstate offers a series of lunchtime summer research seminars to guide students through the application process.

Other External Competitive Summer Research Training Opportunities

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American Society of Hematology Medical Student and Early Investigator Awards

Honors (hematology opportunities for the next generation).

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HONORS Page

Minority Medical Student Award Program

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Medical Fellows Program

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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Medical Student Research Program in Diabetes

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NRSA Diversity Supplement Award

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ProFellow Medical Research Fellowships for Professionals, Scholars and Students

ProFellow is a fantastic resource to inform students and graduates about fellowships. Here are a mixed series of links to short and long-term research training opportunities.

53 Medical Research Fellowships for Professionals, Scholars and Students | ProFellow

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The  scientific councils  of the American Heart Association (AHA) want to stimulate interest, knowledge and investigative work in students in medicine, nursing, public health, nutrition and other allied health disciplines. AHA Student Scholarships support students conducting research projects related to cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and stroke within basic, clinical, translational or population sciences early during pre-doctoral training, usually during the summer. Projects must be conducted under qualified supervision and each applicant and applicant's preceptor must be members of the AHA at the time of application.

Herbert Brendler, MD Summer Medical Student Fellowship Program (for urology)

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Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Student Research Fellowship

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Crohn's & Colitis foundation of America Student Research Awards

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American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship

Prestigious AAN awards recognize outstanding contributions to research in the field. Browse the awards and scholarships available, and contact the staff representative for more information. Open the award title link to view eligibility criteria, further award information, and to apply.

American Brain Tumor Association Jack and Fay Netchin Medical Student Summer Fellowships

Medical Student Summer Fellowships are grants awarded to medical students who intend to spend a summer conducting brain tumor research with esteemed scientist mentors. The program’s intent is to inspire talented medical students to pursue a career in neuro-oncology research.

American Federation for Aging Research Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program

Sponsored by the  National Institute on Aging (NIA) , the MSTAR program encourages medical students provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. 

HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Research and Mentorship Program (RAMP) (for African American and Hispanic students)

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MD Anderson Center First Year Medical Student Program

The First-Year Medical Student Program is a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience in biomedical, translational or clinical research.  Students are matched with a mentor from MD Anderson’s research or clinical faculty. Work alongside the mentor on projects designed to reflect current research. Workshops and lectures connect you with faculty, residents, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, and other participants. The program culminates with a symposium in which participants present talks and posters on their research projects to peers and faculty. 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) Summer Fellowship Program for Medical Students

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Summer Research

At this internationally-renowned research institution and one of the few Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, a multidisciplinary focus with unique immersion in cancer science  is provide to help guide young physician-scientist careers.

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship

Financial support for full-time research conducted for a minimum of 8 weeks for clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism. Funds from the fellowship are expected to be the major source of support for the student.

Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF)

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Student Research Training Program (SRTP) in Diabetes and Obesity, Kidney Disease, and Digestive Disease (sponsored NIH)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine invites applications for the summer Medical Student Research Training Program (SRTP) in Diabetes and Obesity, Kidney Disease, and Digestive Disease. Program is funded by the National Institutes of Health to provide training during the summer between the first and second year to conduct diabetes and obesity-related research, kidney disease and hypertension-related research, or digestive disease research under the direction of an established scientist. No prior research experience is required.

Program Description | Vanderbilt Diabetes Center (vumc.org)

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program

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NYU Langone Pediatrics Summer Programs for Medical Students

The Department of Pediatrics at NYU Langone provides Summer Research Fellowship for eight weeks each summer. It pairs each student with an investigator who focuses on clinical or basic science research in either general pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty. Students can also request additional experiences in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings at various locations

Pediatrics Summer Programs for Medical Students | NYU Langone Health

Golisano Children’s Hospital Medical Student Summer Research

Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program is open to students who have completed first year of medical school. The program is designed to assist students in choosing careers in research, pediatrics, and academic medicine. Selected students are paired with a mentor in a focused summer project, giving students an opportunity to become acquainted with the University of Rochester Medical Center, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Medical School, faculty, staff and other participants in the program.

Summer Training Program - Strong Children's Research Center - Pediatrics - University of Rochester Medical Center

Children's Hospital Colorado Summer Child Health Research Internship

The summer program will introduce students to research opportunities related to child health. The summer internships will include opportunities for students to participate in a lecture research series as well as present their research at the completion of the summer internship. Weekly research seminars will be given every Friday afternoon

Research Training | Children's Hospital Colorado (childrenscolorado.org)

MD Anderson Summer Experience

The MD Anderson Summer Experience is an umbrella program that comprises 15 summer academic programs at MD Anderson. The umbrella program provides activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops, a poster presentation and networking events. All students accepted into Summer Experience programs are invited to attend these events.

Summer Experience Information | MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Glorney-Raisbeck Medical Student Grants in Cardiovascular Research

The Glorney-Raisbeck Medical Student Grants in Cardiovascular Research. The grants are awarded to MD candidates who are either enrolled in a New York-area medical school or plan to conduct research at a New York-area institution, to pursue summer research projects seeking better understanding of the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

David E. Rogers Fellowship Program

This Fellowship Award is designed to enrich the educational experiences of medical students through projects in medicine that contribute to community health and address the needs of underserved or disadvantaged patients or populations.  Content includes clinical investigation, public health/epidemiology, health policy analysis, activities linking biomedicine, the social infrastructure and human or community need.

Ferdinand C. Valentine Medical Student Research Grants in Urology

The New York Academy of Medicine is pleased to announce the competition for The Ferdinand C. Valentine Medical Student Research Grants in Urology. The grants are awarded to MD candidates who are either enrolled in a New York-area medical school or plan to conduct research at a New York-area institution, to pursue mentored summer research projects in urology.

Campagna Scholarship in Neurological Surgery

This Summer Research Scholarship is available for United States medical students intending a career in neurological surgery here at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).  Students in the  first  or  second  year of study at an  accredited U.S.  medical school are eligible to apply. Applicants are invited to review the clinical and scientific interests of   research mentors  in the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery. One scholar will be selected annually.

James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

Fellowship supports public health research and professional development in the areas of infectious diseases and health disparities, with a special focus on increasing knowledge and interest in public health research careers among students from underrepresented populations. Fellows may also gain clinical experience and develop professional leadership skills in the public health field.

Simon Kramer Summer Externship in Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals in Philadelphia provides the annual Simon Kramer Society Externship in Radiation Oncology. This externship was established to provide exposure of medical students to radiation oncology working on a research project and participating in clinical and educational activities.

NASPGHAN Foundation Medical Student Mentored Summer Research Program

NASPGHAN (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition) supports this program at multiple sites throughout the U.S. and Canada where medical students with research experiences under the mentorship of basic or clinical scientists with a research focus in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, or nutrition.

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National Student Injury Research Training Program

The Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) hosts the National Medical Student Injury Research Training Program to provide research training to future physician-investigators while introducing them to the field of injury research and prevention.

NYU Langone Health Emergency Medicine Fellowship for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine

The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone is pleased to offer the Fellowship for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine to medical students enrolled at a Liaison Committee on Medical Education–accredited school. 

Opportunities for Medical Students

Pathway program.

The mission of the OPSD PRIME Programs is to enhance innovation in biomedical science and promote health equity by developing a diverse cohort of successful biomedical research scientists. The PRIME Summer Academy  targets medical students and consists of an 8-week didactic/networking curriculum and mentored research training in the lab of a Duke faculty member. 

Learn more about the PRIME Summer Academy below.

The Duke Office of Physician Scientist Development is offering in-depth summer research training experiences as part of the P reparing R esearch scholars I n bio ME dical sciences ( PRIME ) pathway program. Participating medical students will pursue mentored training in one of three funded research programs: non-malignant Hematology (sickle cell disease, bleeding/clotting disorders), Ophthalmology, or Radiation Oncology. 

The OPSD PRIME Academy is an enrichment program that exposes participants to research experiences and research career paths for physician-scientists. The program is currently open to medical students (matriculated or enrolled) who are seeking research opportunities. 

The PRIME Academy consists of mentored research training in the group or lab of a participating Duke faculty member and a six- to eight-week didactic/networking curriculum. Selected students will work in a faculty member's research group/lab, gain clinical exposure, and benefit from the planned curriculum, discussion sessions and collaborations with other student participants.

Additional Details

• No prior experience in research necessary. Applicants only need to demonstrate a strong interest in science and a solid academic performance.
• Compensation: Participants receive a $6,000 salary for the 8-week program.
• Participants are responsible for securing their own room and board.

Application Procedure

To complete the application, you will need the following PDF files to upload: 

• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted)
• Curriculum vitae/resume with detailed information on any research experiences
• Medical school transcript (if you have been accepted but yet not started medical school please attach your acceptance letter), and 

     4.  One letter of recommendation-support (from a mentor or advisor).

The application period for the 2024 PRIME Academy is closed .

We will invite selected participants to participate in a six- to eight-week internship from May 13 th to July 26 th .

Questions may be submitted via email at   [email protected] .

Third-Year Scholarships

The Third Year at the Duke University School of Medicine represents a distinctive opportunity for students to broaden their background in basic science as well as patient-oriented research (clinical research, epidemiology, population health), humanities and AI/BME the basis of clinical medicine. The primary goal of the third year is to develop tomorrow's physician leaders through a rigorous scholarly experience in biomedical-related research. 

For a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities for third-year students, visit the website HERE . 

OPSD also offers two scholarships for third-year medical students who are interested in conducting research, which are funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Dr. John Poindexter, a Duke alumnus. Students who are interested in taking a second third year to conduct research are also eligible to apply.

THE APPLICATION PORTAL IS NOW OPEN - THE LINK TO APPLY CAN BE FOUND HERE

The Duke Physician Scientist Institutional Award (BWF) Research Fellowship for Medical Students is designed to encourage rising third year medical students to undertake a basic/bench research project at Duke University, with preference given to those who plan to commit to doing a second third year.  There will be one $10,000 award given for the first year, and a $25,000 award for the second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance in the first year. MS2 applicants for the $10,000 award must apply submit by the application due date. In addition to this application, applicants must provide the name, position/title, and email address of three individuals other than your primary mentor who are knowledgeable about your accomplishments and/or research interests. This program is made possible through a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF).

For more information contact the  Office for Physician Scientist Development ( [email protected] ). 

The Poindexter Scholars in Basic Sciences Program is designed to encourage rising third year medical students to participate in research projects under the guidance of basic science faculty members in the School of Medicine. This program is focused on basic science research, and priority will be given to those who identify laboratories in basic science departments, though applicants doing basic research in Clinical departments are also encouraged to apply. There will be one $10,000 award given for the first year, and a $25,000 award for the second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance in the first year. MS2 applicants for the award must complete the Duke Internal Scholarship Application form and submit by the application due date. In addition to this application, applicants must provide the name, position/title, and email address of three individuals other than your primary mentor who are knowledgeable about your accomplishments and/or research interests. This program is made possible through the generosity of Dr. John Poindexter, an alumnus of the School of Medicine.

For more information please visit  Internal Scholarships Website  or contact the Office for Physician Scientist Development ( [email protected] ).

Basic Science Research Track

The Basic Science Research Track (BSRT) is an optional customized curriculum for degree candidates designed specifically for physician-scientists.  This track prepares individuals for careers as physician-scientists across a range of discovery sciences.  The curriculum includes coursework that prepares researchers to: perform rigorous basic science; manage, analyze, and present data; oversee a laboratory; and successfully compete for research funding.

The Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development (OPSD) and the Duke Burroughs Wellcome Fund Physician-Scientist Institutional Award (BWF-PSIA) are pleased to announce a request for applications for funding to offset tuition for enrollment in the  Basic Science Research Track (BSRT) for the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Clinical Research Program .

Early career physician-scientists may face challenges with research productivity as they navigate both clinical and research training and responsibilities. This challenge may be ameliorated with formal training to prepare individuals for careers as physician-scientists pursuing a range of discovery sciences.

These need-based scholarships provide up to $30,000 (up to $15,000 per year for 2 years) to cover program tuition.  This RFA is open to physician-scientists preparing to enroll in the BSRT program, including medical students intending to pursue a second 3rd year experience; fellows working in basic science laboratories; early career-stage faculty and potential K award applicants.

Proposals should include:

• Applicant’s CV
• Research Summary (1- 2 pages)
• Statement of need including a description of the impact the BSRT degree program is expected to have on the applicant’s ability to move their research forward
• An overview of the applicant’s research and career plans
• Letter of support from Mentor (for students and trainees) or Division Chief/Department Chair (for faculty) (1 page)

II. Key Dates

Application Submission Deadline: March 15, 2024 Final Selection:   June 1, 2024 III. Eligibility

Applicants:

Only applicants enrolling in the degree-granting BSRT track of the CRTP program who are conducting basic or translational (laboratory or big data/computational biology) research in the following categories are eligible to apply:

• Duke School of Medicine students who are pursuing basic science research, including recipients of BWF Medical Student Scholarships and Poindexter Medical Student Scholarships
• Duke School of Medicine trainees (resident or fellow) in any clinical training program who have set aside research time during their clinical training
• Duke junior faculty who are within the first 5 years of a faculty appointment and are physician scientists
• Note that applicants with alternate sources of funding (e.g. T32 grants) for tuition may not be prioritized. Potential applicants should explore these potential sources of funding with their mentors before applying for scholarship funds.

IV. Funding

Up to $15,000 per year for up to two years, applied directly to cover tuition costs for the BSRT program.

V. Selection Process and Review Criteria

Following submission, applications are reviewed by a committee composed of members of the BWF-PSIA leadership. The Review Committee will consider the following criteria when reviewing and scoring applications:

• Potential impact of scholarship on applicant’s research trajectory
• Documented need for financial assistance
• Scientific impact of proposed research direction and potential for success

VI. Application Procedure

The completed proposal should be emailed to  [email protected] .

Applications should be submitted as one (1) pdf document.

VII. Budget Guidelines

Funds will be directly transferred to cover tuition expenses. Any funds unspent as of July 31, 2024 will be returned to OPSD.

IX. Post-Award Reporting

OPSD and the BWF-PSIA track significant events resulting from the funding. Any significant events should be included in the final report. Investigators will be responsible for providing an annual report to OPSD detailing any achievements linked to this award. Examples include:

• Abstracts/presentations, manuscripts, published guidelines
• Follow-on funding (e.g., grants from government or foundation sources, SBIR/STTR, angel and venture capital investment)
• Milestones achieved in animal models or manufacturing
• Career progression
• Translation of models to other geographical areas
• Translation of models to other therapeutic areas
• Agreements with partners and strategic collaborators to translate the research
• Commercialization (e.g. new intellectual property, license, commercial partnerships, start-up company)
• Translation to clinical studies
• Direct-to-consumer interactions (e.g. apps) 

When requested, all awardees will be expected to provide updates of publications and other successes that originated from the award. 

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information on this funding opportunity, please contact  [email protected]

Duke CTSA TL1 Pre-Doctoral Scholarship

The Duke CTSA TL1 pre-doctoral scholarship program offers intensive research experience clinical and translational research experience and training for third-year Duke medical students. The scholarship’s provision of research training enhances programs designed to expose students to clinical and translational research earlier in their careers. The Duke CTSA TL1 provides individualized training through mentored research, didactic training, and professional development curricula.

Scholarship Details

The Duke CTSA Scholarship is a two-year scholarship, so scholars will graduate from medical school a year late. The scholarship will run from August 2024–August 2026.  The application deadline is March 15, 2024.

Duke CTSA Scholarship Benefits Summary

Scholarship stipend: The stipend is paid in monthly installments over the course of the scholarship.  Previous stipends have been $23,844 per year of study.

Master’s tuition will be paid in full.

Additional funds are applied towards health insurance costs and travel expenses to scientific meetings. Note: funding amounts are subject to NIH-specified spending limits.

Research and study opportunities:

Work with experienced, world-class clinical researchers.

Conduct research of interest; however, research done for the CTSA scholarship must be clinical and/or translational in nature.

Establish contacts and network opportunities at University and national levels.

Master’s Degree

The Duke CTSA TL1 scholarship will provide full tuition for scholars to complete a Master’s of Health Sciences in Clinical Research (through the Duke Clinical Research Training Program; please note a clinical project is required for this program). 

Stipend and other support

The scholarship provides a stipend for each full year of study. Previous stipends have been $23,844. The stipend will be paid in installments over 12 months and can be used for personal expenses as well as for Duke University tuition.

Master’s tuition will be paid in full.  Additional funds are available for insurance costs, research expenses, and travel expenses to scientific meetings. Please note that funding amounts are subject to NIH-specified spending limits.

Application Process

Secure mentor(s) and create a clinical or translational research project.

Review all information regarding  Duke Third Year Program Internal Scholarships .

• Follow the instructions to submit an application for  Duke Internal Scholarships.

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2024

A complete TL1 application includes: 

Completed Internal Duke Scholarship Application on MyResearchProposal

Name, position/title, and email address of three (3) individuals other than the applicant’s primary mentor who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s accomplishments and/or research interests.

A brief description clarifying the applicant’s role on the study.

Optional:   Applicants may also provide up to two (2) additional pages of information to the proposed research program question in the application.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

Applicant interviews: Interviews will be held in early April 2024

Award announcement: By May 6, 2024

Whom do I contact?

For scholarship-specific questions, contact Stephanie Molner ( [email protected] ) or David Edelman ( [email protected] ).

General questions, contact  [email protected] .

Eligibility Requirements

A doctoral student in good standing from the School of Medicine

Participants must not complete their doctoral degrees prior to completing the CTSA Scholarship period

A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national of the United States (e.g. American Samoan); individuals on temporary visas are not eligible

For more information click HERE

Other Opportunities

Below are links that are external to Duke for scholarships, programs, funding, and research opportunities. 

American Society of Hematology HONORS Award (Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists)

American Society of Hematology Minority Medical Student Award Program

American Society of Hematology Student Physician-Scientist Award

Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation - Fellowship Program and Research Training for Medical Students

• UNC Chapel Hill

I'd love to help you! Program Administrator Tiffany Durham Program Administrator Education Coordinator Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology   919-966-3997 [email protected]

Short-Term Opportunities

This page is a resource for discovering research training opportunities available outside of the Carolina Medical Student Research Program. Some programs offer students grants to conduct their research at the institution of their choice, including here at UNC. Other programs offer stipends for students to come specifically to their training facilities to conduct research. The listings below give a brief program description in alphabetical order by Agency. When you find a program that interests you, please go to that program’s website to learn more about their application deadlines and procedures.

The Office of Medical Student Research is always looking for opportunities that suit each student’s interests and availability. Please contact us  with any additional research training opportunities that should be listed on this page.

There are many opportunities for research on our campuses:

Asheville : offers multiple opportunities through collaboration with our research team, faculty, and residents. The longitudinal program lends itself well to medical students participating in research given that students have flexibility in their schedule and learner-centered time. Some ongoing research foci include health care workforce development, medical education and practice, substance abuse, and community-based participatory research.

For more information, see link below and/or contact Dr. Robyn Latessa: [email protected] https://mahec.net/innovation-and-research/research

Wilmington : medical students have an opportunity to explore and develop skills in clinical research. Our Research Department is led by Lynette McFayden, RN, MSN who has years of research experience and experience assisting learners who are interested in research. Working with our faculty and research team, we can assist students in making connections to engage in clinical research if it is an area of interest. In fact, we recently celebrated an Application Phase student who completed a project in the outpatient setting. He submitted his work at the North Carolina American College of Physicians (ACP) student poster presentation where he won first prize. He has been invited to present his work and poster at the National ACP meeting Los Angeles later this spring.

For more information, see link below and/or contact Dr. Joseph Pino: [email protected]

Charlotte : offer multiple short and long term research opportunities. There are even paid research opportunities. Areas include, trauma, orthopedics, and health services research.

For more information, see link below and/or contact Dr Heather Tarrantino: [email protected] https://atriumhealth.org/education/graduate-medical-education/medical-student-summer-scholars-program

The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Summer Research Experience

Agency: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Our 10-week research program is specifically designed for medical students who are interested in hands-on basic biomedical, translational, or clinical research and have completed their first year of medical school. Students are paired with one of our distinguished research or clinical faculty and are assigned individual projects that reflect the ongoing research efforts of the institution’s clinical and laboratories. In addition to hands-on investigative research, the program also includes interview workshops and lectures fom experts in the field of oncology. Students create valuable connections and indelible tools that can be used to assess their individual career goals relating to research and patient care in oncology. Participants receive a stipend of $5,000 for the complete 10-week period. The stipend is not a salary but is provided to subsidize all research-related expenses, housing, meals and travel.

Our program is looking for students that demonstrate a commitment to scientific exploration and share the spirit of academic excellence. Students must be in good academic standing and exhibit an interest and aptitude for scientific investigation.

MSKCC Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program

Agency: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

This eight-week research program is offered to medical students who have a career interest as a physician-scientist in the field of oncology and/or related biomedical sciences.  Supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), MSKCC Office of Diversity Programs in Clinical Care, Research, and Training, and MSKCC Brain Tumor Center , the summer fellowship program offers students who have completed their first or second year of medical school the opportunity to conduct basic laboratory or clinical research mentored by MSKCC faculty. Students in the program will:

• Gain clinical or laboratory research experience mentored by MSKCC faculty
• Interact with MSKCC physicians, PhD investigators, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students
• Attend a weekly education lecture series presented by world-renowned MSKCC faculty
• Attend additional institutional lectures, departmental conferences and lab meetings
• Present their summer research to fellowship peers and MSKCC faculty during the final week of the program
• Receive a $5500 stipend

Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools

Agency: The Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) Program Description: The HSHPS Graduate Fellowship Training Program Overview (GFTP) provides paid and unpaid training opportunities for graduate and doctoral students, and recent graduates, interested in working on Hispanic health research. Fellows are placed throughout the United States and Latin America within government agencies and academic institutions.

Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowships

Agency: Alpha Omega Alpha Program Description: Summer Fellowships support one student from each school that has an active Alpha Omega Alpha chapter. The student is supported for clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, or social science/ health services research. Project Location: UNC Duration/ Stipend: summer / $4,000

Summer Fellowship Medical Student Grant

Agency: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Program Description: Summer fellowship grants provide stipends to medical students who wish to pursue research projects over the summer. Eligibility is limited to full-time medical students residing in the U.S. or Canada who have successfully completed one year of medical school. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: summer / $2,000

Jeanne Spurlock Minority Medical Student Clinical Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Agency: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program Description: The clinical training experience must provide for significant contact between the student and the mentor. The plan should include program-planning discussions, instruction in treatment planning and implementation, regular meetings with the mentor and other treatment providers, and assigned readings. Clinical assignments may include responsibility for part of the observation or evaluation, conducting interviews or tests, use of rating scales, and psychological or cognitive testing of patients. The training plan also should include discussion of ethical issues in treatment. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 12 weeks/ $3,000

Abbott Medical Student Clinical Preceptorship

Agency: American College of Rheumatology Program Description: This program is designed to introduce students who are between first and second year of medical school to the specialty of Rheumatology by supporting a full-time clinical experience. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 4 or 8 weeks/ $1,500 per 4 week block plus $1,000 in travel funds to attend the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting

Agency: The American Federation for Aging Research The MSTAR Program provides medical students with an enriching summer experience in aging-related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. Students participate in structured research, clinical, and didactics in research and geriatrics. Research projects are offered in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research relevant to older people. Students will submit an abstract to present a poster at the Annual American Geriatrics Society Scientific Meeting (AGS) which occurs in May.

Program Locations: UNC-Chapel Hill, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, University of Texas San Antonio and six partner site locations. Duration/Stipend: 8-10 weeks, duration varies by location/ $1,987 a month

Summer Medical Student Fellowship

Agency: American Foundation for Urologic Disease Program Description: This is an introductory research fellowship to attract medical students to work in urologic research laboratories during the summer. An accredited medical research institution/department must sponsor the candidate by guaranteeing adequate support, including responsibility for the adequacy of the environment for research and development. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: Summer

AGA Student Research Fellowship Award

Agency: American Gastroenterological Association / Foundation for Digestive Health & Nutrition Program Description: This program offers support for students to spend time performing research in the areas of digestive diseases or nutrition. Up to 20 students are funded each year and 7 of these slots are saved for underrepresented minorities. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: minimum of 10 weeks/ $2,000 – $3,000

Student Scholarships in Cerebrovascular Disease

Agency: American Heart Association Program Description: This program is offered to stimulate interest, knowledge and investigative work related to cardiovascular disease, stroke and basic sciences early during  pre-doctoral training. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: minimum 2 months/ $2,000 plus $750 in travel fees to attend the International Stroke Conference

Medical Student Summer Fellowship

Agency: American Parkinson Disease Association Program Description: Summer Fellowships of $4000 will be awarded to medical students to perform active supervised laboratory clinical research on Parkinsons Disease, its nature, manifestation, etiology and treatment. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: summer/ $4,000

Student Research Program

Agency: American Pediatric Society, Society for Pediatric Research Program Description: This program is offered to encourage gifted medical students to consider careers in research related to pediatrics. This program is specifically designed for students seeking a research opportunity at an institution other than at their own medical school. Project Location: Any institution other than your own medical school that is listed in their directory of participating programs. They have nearly 300 laboratories and research experiences available for students to choose from. Duration/Stipend: 8-10 weeks/ up to $4,270

Summer Institute for Medical Students

Agency: Betty Ford Center Program Description: This unique program is open to all medical students. Student recipients may be selected to participate in either the inpatient or family treatment program for 5 days at the Betty Ford Center. Project Location: Rancho Mirage, California Duration/Stipend: 5 days (year-round) / no stipend

Summer Research Scholar Program

Agency: Carolinas Heathcare System – Charlotte, NC Program Description: Medical students who are awarded this internship will work closely with mentors and their team performing original research in a clinical or laboratory setting. Project Location: Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Duration/Stipend: 10 weeks, full time/$5000 Contact: Celest C. Colcord 704-446-5556

O.C. Hubert Student Fellowship in International Health

Agency: Center for Disease Control Program Description: This program provides an opportunity for third and fourth year medical students to gain public health experience in an international setting. Fellows spend four to six weeks in a developing country working on a priority health problem in conjunction with CDC staff. Project Location: Students can choose from ongoing projects in Kenya, Republic of Congo, Thailand and Peru Duration/Stipend: 4-6 weeks / $3,000

USC Summer Oncology Fellowship Program

Agency: Children’s Hospital LA Program Description: Work at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Participating students will be expected to attend a lecture series on aspects of pediatric oncology at CHLA designed specifically for them. Project Location: Los Angeles, California Duration/Stipend: 6-10 weeks/ $225 per week

Student Traineeship

Agency: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Program Description: Student traineeships are offered to introduce students to research related to Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Applicants must be students in or about to enter a doctoral program. Each applicant must work with a faculty sponsor on a research project related to CF. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 10 weeks/ $1,500

Summer Research Fellowships

Agency: Endocrine Society Program Description: Medical students are given a stipend to participate in research projects under the guidance of an Endocrine Society mentor. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 10-12 weeks/ $4,000

Health Sciences Student Fellowship

Agency: Epilepsy Foundation Program Description: Three-month projects are funded in order to encourage career interests in epilepsy research. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 3 months/ $3,000

Family Medicine Summer Research Fellowship

Agency: Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program Description: Each summer, the Department of Family Medicine will accept up to eight first year medical students from UNC for a 2-month, paid fellowship designed to provide a flexible but high quality research experience. The Fellowship will help match students with faculty who have ongoing, exciting projects that are relevant to clinical medicine and/or population health.  In addition to one-on-one mentorship by faculty, our summer research fellows will participate in structured seminars and spend time in clinical settings with Family Medicine residents and faculty. Duration/Stipend: 8 weeks/contact Dawn Morriston ([email protected]) for stipend information

Grass Fellowships in Neuroscience

Agency: Grass Foundation Program Description: This program provides a first opportunity for neuroscientists during late stages of predoctoral training or during postdoctoral years to conduct independent research for scientific discovery on their own at the Marine Biological Laboratory each summer. Project Location: Woods Hole, Massachusetts Duration/Stipend: 14 weeks

Himalayan Health Exchange Student Program

Agency: Himalayan Health Exchange Program Description: This program’s mission is to provide medical and dental care to the underserved people living in remote regions of the Indian and Nepal Himalayas and to uplift two orphanages located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Project Location: Indian and Nepal Himalayas Duration/Stipend: 2-3 weeks/ contact program directly for more information Program Contact: [email protected]

Scaife Foundation Advanced Medical Student Clerkship

Agency: Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions Program Description: This program offers students hands-on training in Addiction Services. Project Location: Pittsburgh, PA at the Institute for Research Education and Training in Addictions Duration/Stipend: 3 weeks, summer/ $650 plus meals and boarding

International Experiential Learning Program

Agency: International Alliance in Service and Education Programs Program Description: This program’s focus is on health and education in the area of primary care, public health community-based research projects, mental and chronic disease management, nutrition, tropical and infectious diseases, and topics and services that are relevant and identified by the local community. Project Location: South Africa & Mexico Duration/Stipend: 4-8 weeks/ contact program directly for more information.

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

Agency: Johns Hopkins University Program Description: Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth provides academically talented young students aged 8-16 the opportunity to take rigorous summer courses in mathematics, science, computer science, humanities and writing. We are recruiting medical students for the position of health assistant. The health assistant is reponsible for maintaining the medical records of all of the students at the site, escorting children to clinics and emergency rooms as needed, and helping to administer prescribed medications and basic first aid to the students. Project Location: Baltimore, Maryland Duration/Stipend: 3 weeks/ $1,940-$2,940 dependent on education and experience

Gina Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship

Agency: Lupus Foundation of America Program Description: To foster an interest in systemic lupus erythematosus in the areas of basic, clinical or psychosocial research under the supervision of an established investigator. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: summer/ $2,000

NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program

Agency: National Institute of Health Program Description: This program is designed to provide training in research procedures and principles of independent investigation. Program Location: Bethesda, MD Duration/Stipend: 8-12 weeks/ $2,200

Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences

Agency: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Program Description: Unique opportunity to get hands-on experience working with leading scientists in the Institute’s Division of Intramural Research. Program Location: Bethesda, MD Duration/Stipend: 10-12 weeks/ $2,000 per month

Summer Training on Aging Research Topics – Mental Health

Agency: National Institute of Mental Health Program Description: This program gives selected students an opportunity to gain research experience and work closely with established mentors/investigators in the field of aging and mental health research. Program Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 10 weeks/ $6,250

Jewish Medical Ethics and Israel Experience Program

Agency: New England Institute of Jewish Studies Program Description: This program is offered to Jewish medical students and consists of a 4 week course on Jewish medical ethics combined with seminars on Jewish thought and tours of Israel. Project Location: Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel Duration/Stipend: 4 weeks/ $2,400

David E. Rogers Fellowship Program

Agency: New York Academy of Medicine Title: David E. Rogers Fellowship Program Program Description: National fellowship for medical and dental students in support of a project initiated during the summer between first and second years of school. Projects should serve the needs of underserved or disadvantaged patients or populations. Project Location: Special consideration is given to projects conducted in New York City Duration/Stipend: 8 weeks/ $3,462

Student Research Participation at the National Center for Toxicology Research

Agency: Oak Ridge Insitute for Science & Education Program Description: This program is for opportunities to participate in research on biological effects of potentially toxic chemicals and solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment. Project Location: Jefferson, Arkansas Duration/Stipend: 2-12 months/ $500 per week plus $75 per week housing allowance

Summer Research at the Oregon Hearing Center

Agency: Oregon Health & Science University Program Description: The Department of Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery, and the Oregon Hearing Center, is offering summer research fellowships to medical students. Students will work with a faculty member on a ENT-related project already in progress. Project Location: Portland, Oregon Duration/Stipend: 2-3 months/ $1,371 per month

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Fellowship Training Program

Agency: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Program Description: This fellowship supports medical students to study Parkinson’s Disease and related disorders under the supervision of an established investigator. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 10 weeks

Summer Oncology Research Program

Agency: Roswell Park Cancer Institute Program Description: This program is designed for medical and dental students to engage in clinical and/or basic science research in oncology. Project Location: Buffalo, New York Duration/Stipend: 8 weeks/ $2,240

Summer Student Fellowship Program

Agency: Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation Program Description: This award is intended for dental and medical students interested in conducting Sjogren’s related research under the guidance of a mentor. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: summer/$2,000

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Medical Student Research Grant

Agency: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Program Description: This grant is co-sponsored by the Emergency Medical Foundation. The purpose is to encourage research in emergency medicine. The funded medical student must have a qualified research mentor and a specific research project proposal. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 3 months/ $2,400

Medical Student Stipends for Research in Gynecology

Agency: Society for Gynecologic Investigation Program Description: The Society for Gynecologic Investigation is committed to expanding interest in research in reproductive biology. To this end, five (5) awards of $2,000 each will be made for research related to reproductive biology to be carried out by medical students. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: summer/ $2,000

Special Olympics Health Professions Student Grant Program

Agency: Special Olympics Program Description: The purpose is to promote short-term projects with a focus on the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes programs and Special Olympics athletes, as well as the health and well-being of all persons with intellectual disabilities. Projects may include: data collection and analysis on issues impacting persons with intellectual disabilities; measurement of attitudes, opinions and behaviors of health professionals, coaches, family/caregivers and athletes; follow-up assessments of existing programs; or health promotion projects. Projects that involve collaborations with Special Olympics Programs or other CDC grant recipients (e.g., state and local health departments) are encouraged. Project Location: UNC or outside accredited institution Duration/Stipend: 8 weeks – 12 months/ $3,500

ediatric Oncology Education Program

Agency: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Program Description: The Pediatric Oncology Education Program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health, and veterinary medicine to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. The program provides short-term training experiences in either laboratory research or clinical research. Trainees will attend a core lecture series as well as weekly conferences. Project Location: Memphis, Tennessee Duration/Stipend: 9-12 weeks/ $8.00/hr

Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Training Program

Agency: Strong Children’s Research Center Program Description: The Strong Children’s Research Center supports basic and clinical research directed to the cause, prevention, and treatment of the diseases of infants, children, and adolescents, as well as studies of developmental biology, child and adolescent development, the delivery of health services, and interventions designed to improve the outcomes of clinical pediatric practice. Student trainees will participate in research and clinical seminars, and will associate with each other as well as trainees enrolled in similar programs in the Medical Center. Project Location: Rochester, New York Duration/Stipend: 10 weeks/ $3,000

Summer Course on International Health

Agency: University of Arizona Program Description: University of Arizona School of Medicine offers a multidisciplinary, case-based, problem-solving course that prepares medical students and primary care residents for health care experiences in developing countries. Project Location: Tuscon, Arizona Duration/Stipend: 2 weeks in July

Belize Wilderness and Tropical Medicine Rotation

Agency: University of Nebraska Medical Center Program Description: These unique rotation experiences combines didactic teaching and guided independent study with actual field training in wilderness and tropical medicine; wilderness, cave, and river rescue; and related disciplines. Project Location: Belize, Central America Duration/Stipend: contact program director for more information Program Contact: Dr. Keith Brown, [email protected]

MD Anderson First-Year Medical Student Program

Agency: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Program Description: The First-Year Medical Student Program is a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience in biomedical, translational or clinical research. Students who have completed their first year of medical school are eligible to apply.

Program Details

Introduction.

As a gateway for a clinician-scientist career, the Northwestern T35 Summer Research Program for Medical Students aims to offer academically promising medical students from the Feinberg School of Medicine and other schools in the greater Chicago area (Loyola, Chicago, Illinois at Chicago, and Rosalind Franklin) a rich and didactic summer researching basic science or outcomes research in their NIDDK area of interest.

Application Process

Students will be asked to include the following information on their application:

• Statement of Purpose
• Research Proposal
• Project Mentor*

We ask that anyone interested in applying for the T35 Summer Research Program reach out to our team to confirm that mentor criteria have been met, and we are open to co-mentorships to meet the NIH funding criteria.*  Once mentor criteria has been confirmed, we welcome your application submission. The link for the application can be found here and at the top of our Application Information page. You will receive an email confirmation of your successful submission. All medical students interested in a physician-scientist career are encouraged to apply, regardless of background. Emails can be sent to [email protected]  for questions and inquires.

*The T35 Program does not match prospective students with mentors. Prospective students must list a confirmed, NIH Funded mentor on their program application. Please reach out to the T35 team with any questions about this requirement.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by our selection committee shortly after the close of the application period.  Students will be notified when they can expect a response (usually mid-February).  The selected T35 trainees engage in an onboarding process prior to the summer that includes an onboarding lunch, training modules for IRB and RCR, and an introduction to the pertinent literature by the T35 mentor.

The Program  2024 Program Dates: May 13 - July 12, 2024

The summer program allows the T35 trainees to immerse themselves in their research project with their T35 mentors for 8-10 weeks (May-July). Daily T35 Lectures introduce the trainees to basics skills and knowledge related to performing research followed by lectures from T35 mentors about their NIDDK research and their academic pathway.

Weekly check-ins occur with the Program Director (Dr. Ladner) at the T35 Trainee Meetings allowing for cross-fertilization of trainees, progress reports, and mitigation of roadblocks. Half way through the summer, a NIDDK-funded visiting professor will come for the annual T35 Retreat allowing for a day full of exchanges with the trainees.

The summer will conclude with a poster session where students will present their research to faculty and staff. Ongoing feedback is solicited during the summer for lectures and the program. T35 mentors are evaluated by the trainees at the end of the summer to offer programmatic improvements. A concluding 1-page summary or, preferably, an abstract submission to a national meeting is expected.

Post-Program

T35 trainees are highly encouraged to continue their research with their T35 mentor throughout their medical school tenure. They can even meet their Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) requirements through this program! Ongoing mentorship is provided in bi-annual meetings with the T35 mentor during medical school. Networking opportunities are provided at the Meet-and-Greet, Onboarding Lunch, T35 Retreat, and Poster Session.

The T35 program enjoys the enthusiastic support from the Dean’s Office and participation of leaders from all participating schools, departments, centers, and institutes amongst the diverse T35 Committees.

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First year medical student summer opportunities.

Here is a list of available summer internship and fellowship programs for first year medical students. This list is not all-encompassing so we encourage you to look at other resources as well.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Pediatric Oncology Student Training - The POST program is designed for graduate and undergraduate medical students who have an interest in pediatric oncology research and would like to experience the field first hand. Students train with a pediatric oncology research mentor. 

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Summer Medical Student Fellowships (AACAP) - The AACAP Summer Medical Student Fellowships offer a chance for medical students to explore a career in child and adolescent psychiatry, gain valuable work experience and meet leaders in the child and adolescent psychiatry field. 

Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation  - The Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship program is open to medical students in the United States or Canada who have completed one or two years of medical school and wish to spend a summer working in a neurosurgical laboratory, mentored by a neurosurgical investigator who is a member of the  American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

American Association for Thoracic Surgery Summer Scholarships in Cardiothoracic Surgery (AATS )  - The AATS Summer Intern Scholarship program introduces the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students from North American medical institutions. The summer intern scholarship provides medical students with insight into the scientific investigation and study of cardiothoracic surgery.

American Brain Tumor Association Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program - The Medical Student Summer Fellowships are awarded to current medical students wishing to spend a summer conducting brain tumor research with esteemed scientist-mentors. The intent of this program is to motivate talented medical students to pursue a career in neuro-oncology research. 

American Society for Nutrition - The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is sponsoring nutrition internships for medical students. Each student will work under a recognized authority in clinical nutrition in a U.S. medical school or hospital.

American Society of Hematology Minority Medical Student Award Program (MMSAP) - The MMSAP is an 8-12 week summer research experience for underrepresented minority students in their first or second years of medical school.

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Student Summer Fellowships - The Gold Foundation offers fellowships that provide  medical students the opportunity to complete a research or service project related to community health. 

ASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship Award - The purpose of the ASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship award is to introduce students from backgrounds that are under-represented in medicine to the discipline of radiation oncology early in their medical education. The experience is designed to expose students to clinical, basic and translational research questions in radiation oncology. 

Betty Ford Center Summer Institute - The Summer Institute for Medical Students is a unique learning opportunity for students to gain understanding and insight into addictive disease and the recovery process.  

Campagna Summer Research Scholarship in Neurological Surgery - The scholarship supports a 10-week summer semester of research under the supervision of a neurosurgical mentor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and residence expenses in Portland, Oregon.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Summer Oncology Fellowship Program - This program is intended to provide the highest quality experience for first-year medical students pursuing interests in oncology research.

Children's Mercy Hospital Orthopedics Summer Scholar Program - Children's Mercy Hospital's Orthopedic Summer Scholar Program provides scholarships for students to do research with orthopedic staff and faculty. The purpose of this program is to address important questions that affect the health of Children's Mercy patients and to introduce promising students to the fields of pediatric orthopedics and pediatric rehabilitation.

CNS/CSNS Medical Student Summer Fellowship in Socioeconomic Research . - This fellowship is open to all medical students in the United States and Canada with an interest in the socio-economic issues that impact the field of Neurosurgery. 

David E. Rogers Fellowship Program  - The program, through the New York Academy of Medicine, offers fellowships to support summer projects for first year medical students. 

Endocrine Society Research Experiences for Graduate and Medical Students (REGMS) Program  - The Endocrine Society offers research experiences to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students and students entering graduate school to pursue careers in endocrinology. 

FAERS Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF)  - The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowships provide students with a challenging and rewarding experience that exposes them to the opportunities within the medical field of anesthesiology and research. 

Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship - The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is offering Student Summer Fellowships to foster an interest among young researchers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Undergraduate, graduate and medical students are eligible to apply. 

Harvard Catalyst Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP)   - This summer research program is designed to enrich medical students' interest in research and health-related careers. In addition to a mentored clinical/translational research experience, VRIP students will participate in weekly seminars with Harvard faculty focusing on topics such as research, methodology, health disparities, ethics and career paths. 

Harvard-Longwood Research Training in Vascular Surgery - Harvard Medical School is offering student summer research fellowships in vascular surgery, including research training in molecular and cell biology, biomechanics, coagulation and thrombosis, and angiogenesis, with a focus on clinically relevant problems such as atherogenesis, intimal hyperplasia, prosthetic/host interactions and thrombosis.

Heart, Lung and Blood (HLB) Summer Research Program - The Heart, Lung and Blood Summer Research Program through CaseWestern Reserve University is designed to engage undergraduates and medical students in state-of-the-art biomedical research in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological and sleep disorders research. 

National Injury Research Training Program - The Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts a summer training program that focuses on  research training to future physician-investigators while introducing them to the field of injury research and prevention.

Johns Hopkins University Summer Employment - Johns Hopkins University is recruiting qualified medical students to work in their summer program. Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth provides academically talented young students aged 8-16 the opportunity to take rigorous summer courses in mathematics, science, computer science, humanities and writing. Medical students during the summer between their first and second years are needed for the position of health assistant. 

KU Cancer Center Student Summer Research Training Program - The University of Kansas Cancer Center will be sponsoring a Student Summer Research Training Program for college undergraduate, graduate or medical students. Students must submit an application and a minimum of 1 letter of recommendation, preferably from a mentor or other teacher. Mentors must be a current cancer center member and must submit a research project for consideration. It is advisable that a mentor and student interested in working together submit their Project Descriptions and Student Applications at the same time. Students interested in the summer program should email  Susan Harp  to obtain an application. 

Liberal, Kansas, Medical Spanish Immersion Weekend - During this interprofessional weekend-long, field-based summer course, you will develop skills and knowledge on culturally competent care. Participants will be able to practice Spanish in a real context while providing health education and screenings to rural Latino families. Free housing, transportation, meals and refreshments.  For more information and to apply, email  Maria Alonso Luaces.

Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellowship - The Summer Research Fellowship was created to address the need for clinical investigators from diverse backgrounds. The health needs of U.S. minority populations have been studied inadequately, due in part to the shortage of clinical investigators belonging to underrepresented groups. Members of groups that the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine considers underrepresented are eligible to apply.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Summer Research Program - The 10-week program provides interested students with an opportunity to participate in biomedical research experiences related to oncology and to be introduced to the clinical problems presented by cancer patients. At the end of their summer experience, students will submit their research data in journal article format. 

Medical Student Summer Clinical Externship (MSSCE) - The Medical Student Summer Clinical Externship (MSSCE) program has been developed for medical students with a strong desire for clinical experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and who are eagerly seeking opportunities to see patients. This program aims to provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure and to allow students to explore the human side of patient care and the psychosocial environments their patients face.

Medical Student Training in Aging (MSTAR) Program - Administered by AFAR and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the MSTAR Program provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. This program introduces students to research and academic experiences early in their training that they might not otherwise have during medical school.

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Summer Program - Washington University's and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology's cosponsored program provides an introduction to current radiological sciences research. Participants develop close interaction between clinical and research sections for possible correlation of biological concepts and clinical activities.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)  -  Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.

Nicodemus, Kansas Annual Homecoming Celebration - Experience health care in a rural setting in Nicodemus, Kansas, while learning new skills as you rotate through different screening stations.  Participants receive free housing, transportation, meals and refreshments. For more information and to apply, email Maria Alonso Luaces.

Pediatric Bioethics Internship -The Children's Mercy Hospital Bioethics Center offers two summer internships for medical students with a demonstrated interest in pediatrics or bioethics. Interns will conduct mentored research on a self-identified topic of interest. If interested, email a one-page personal statement, CV and names of two references to Mary Ellen Hudson.

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Summer Externship Program - This Summer Externship program, sponsored by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Northwestern University Medical School, is held at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), located in downtown Chicago at the McGaw Medical Center. This program offers a unique and early clinical exposure related to the care of persons with acute and chronic disabilities for comprehensive rehabilitation. Primarily, students will assist in the clinical management of patients admitted to RIC. In addition, students will participate in a research project in a rehabilitation related field. There will be ongoing didactic and in-service efforts directed at the M1-M2 student level.

Rehabilitation Research Experience for Medical Students (RREMS) - The Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and the Foundation for PM&R offer the annual Rehabilitation Research Experience for Medical Students. This program has been developed for first year medical students with strong research interests.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Summer Oncology Research Program - Expand your horizons in the care and treatment of cancer patients by participating in state-of-the-art clinical research. Special emphasis is placed on cancer prevention through lectures and practical experiences. 

Simon Kramer Society Summer Externship in Radiation Oncology   - The Simon Kramer Society Externship in Radiation Oncology, awarded annually, provides a unique opportunity for medical students to obtain experience in radiation oncology. 

Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Siteman Cancer Center invites undergraduate, graduate and medical students to participate in the Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program. This program is designed to provide participants with hands-on cancer research experience. Opportunities range from basic science research to clinical research to prevention/control and population research.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - NIH/NCI-funded Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program - The Pediatric Oncology program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in medicine to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Medical students will work in clinical research with physicians and staff in areas such as chart review, record screening and examination, data collection and entry and may also apply to attend clinics and observe procedures. 

Telluride Patient Safety Summer Camps - Travel to the Rocky Mountains for a week of education and discussion on patient safety and quality. The Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC) has been home to the Telluride Patient Safety Education Roundtable & Student/Resident Summer Camps for ten years and continues to provide excellent lodging resources and a classroom environment conducive to relaxed learning that allows for both the creativity and openness that stimulates real change. 

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine's SPORT program - The Summer Program in Obesity, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Training (SPORT) program offers mentored research training for medical students during the summer between the first and second year of medical school. Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), this program offers medical students the opportunity to conduct basic science or clinical research in the areas of obesity, diabetes, nutrition and related diseases. 

Vanderbilt Student Research Training Program - The Vanderbilt Student Research Training Program (SRTP) is sponsored by the National Institute of Health and allows medical students to conduct research under the direction of an established scientist in the areas of diabetes, obesity, kidney disease or digestive disease at Vanderbilt during the summer between first and second year or second and third year of medical school.

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Plan to Make the Most of Your Summer — Now

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Summer is a great time to get medically related experience, which can be an important piece of a medical school application. You can volunteer, shadow a doctor, work in a lab, or participate in a summer program that may include several of these experiences.

What kinds of summer programs are there?

There are many different types of medical- or health-related summer programs available. Some are research based and involve lab work, while others are one-on-one experiences within a community or clinic.

Some programs, like the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) include both workshops and clinical exposure. This program is available to freshman and sophomore college students interested in careers in medicine or dentistry. SHPEP is a free program, and participants receive housing, meals, and a stipend, during the six-week summer academic enrichment program.

Where can I find out about programs?

If you’re currently enrolled in college, talk to your pre-health advisor, mentor, and/or professors to find out about local opportunities that fit your interests. Also check the science department bulletin boards or websites for opportunities to assist with faculty research projects.

Throughout the year, professional organizations may host open houses or presentations on your campus, so make sure you are aware of any pre-med email lists or social media groups that may share details about these events. Be sure to attend and ask representatives about paid and volunteer opportunities.

If you’re specifically looking for a paid position, make an appointment with your school’s career center. They will let you know about job openings, and they can also offer resume help and go over interview tips and techniques.

You can also search the AAMC's listings of summer enrichment programs , summer undergraduate research opportunities , and  public health training opportunities . ExploreHealthCareers.org is another great place to search for enrichment programs.

When should I think about applying?

Every program has its own timeline, but applications tend to open earlier than you might expect, which is why you should start planning your summer now. Many of these programs are competitive, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to complete the application. It’s also a good idea to have a few options in mind in case your first choice is not available.

Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer undergraduate research programs.

Public Health Pathways

Health care careers enrichment programs.

How to Get Research Experience

Shadowing a doctor, finding health care-related volunteer opportunities.

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UCCOM / CCHMC Medical Student Research Program

The Summer Medical Student Respiratory Research Fellowship (SMURRF) provides medical students the unique opportunity to learn about the clinical and research challenges in pediatric respiratory and sleep medicine and attract future physician-scientists into these fields. Successful applicants receive a stipend.  The Program Director is William Hardie MD. The Program Coordinator is Mary Lang.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the UCCOM offers a summer research opportunity for medical students. The Program Coordinator is Kim Hasselfeld.

The Department of Internal Medicine engages medical students in 3 pathways – educational scholar, clinical and translational researcher, and basic science researcher – through the Internal Medicine Scholarly Training for Academic Research (IM STAR) Program . Successful applicants receive a stipend. The Program Coordinators are Kelly Niederhausen and Liz Bauke.

The UCCOM offers first-year medical students an opportunity to participate in the Medical Student Scholars Program (MSSP) . Students accepted into a MSSP path are engaged in preceptor-supervised educational experience within a circumscribed area of interest. They participate in clinical and didactic activities that go above and beyond the required components of the medical school curriculum. The Program Director is Amy Guiot MD. The Program Coordinator is Gina Burg.

The Department of Radiology Medical Student Summer Research Program provides research opportunities for medical students interested in academic radiology who have a Department of Radiology faculty member as their advisor. Successful applicants receive a stipend. The Program Director is Juliana Tobler MD. The Program Coordinator is Tosha Feldkamp.

The Urban Health Project pairs medical students with non-profit health organizations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that serve underserved communities. The contact is [email protected] .

The Department of Radiation Oncology offers summer clinical experiences through the Introduction to Oncology Summer Program . The Program Director is William Barrett MD.  The Department of Radiation Oncology also offers research experiences to medical students. The contact is Jordan Kharofa MD.

The CCHMC Radiology Summer Research Program offers imaging research projects, as well as opportunities to participate in collaborative conferences, procedures, and actively review cases of interest. The Program Director is John Racadio MD. The Program Coordinator is Tara Grise.

The Crossroad Volunteer Internship Program provides service-based, experiential learning for students in the Cincinnati community. Interns commit to one year of working at Crossroad Health Center on pre-designated clinical and non-clinical jobs.  Questions can be directed to [email protected] .

The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program is designed for current health professions students interested in joining a well-prepared, diverse, and culturally competent primary care workforce. This two-year program requires classroom-based and online didactic experiences and team-based, community and clinical training experiences each year. Questions should be directed to Sharron DiMario.

The Department of Family Medicine and Clinical Practice provides four-week summer research fellowships to medical students. The contact is Anisa Shoma MD.

The Department of Emergency Medicine offers research experiences to medical students. The Program Director is Robbie Paulsen MD.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience offers summer research experiences to medical students. The contact is Peirce Johnston MD. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience also offers trauma-focused experiences to medical students. The contact is Maria Espinola PsyD.

Other Opportunities

Additional links.

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
• American Gastroenterological Association (American Digestive Health Foundation)
• American Medical Student Association
• American Otological Society
• American Society for Microbiology
• The Center for Pediatric Trauma Research (CPTR) – Nationwide Children’s
• Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation
• Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation Student Intern Program
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI): Grants for Individuals
• Medical Student Scholars Program
• Office of Academic Support & Counseling (UC)

Mission The College of Medicine and NIH sponsors (through a mentored medical student research program) a program for students after the 1st year of medical school. The program is designed to expose students to the methods and techniques utilized in biomedical research. The long term goal is to encourage medical students and young physicians to pursue careers in biomedical research.

2024 MSSRP Brochure

Medical Student Summer Research Program Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 240 Albert Sabin Way Suite S2.200 Cincinnati, OH 45229 Mail Location: 11028 Phone: 513-636-9776 FAX: 513-803-1039 Email: [email protected]