Summer Opportunities 2013
Program
Program Dates
Application
Deadline
Jan 15, 2013
The National Institutes of
Health (NIH) Medical
Research Scholars
Program
12 month
program
Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI)
Summer Research Fellows
Program
Summer after 1st
or 2nd year
Feb 15, 2013
Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI)
Medical Research Fellows
Program
Year-long
program
Jan 11, 2013
Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI)
Medical Research Fellows
Program
Year-long
program at
Janelia Farm
Nov 1, 2012
prescreening
application
deadline
American Pediatric
Society - Society for
Pediatric Research
(APS SPR)
Two to three
months in a
research
environment
Jan 25, 2013
Brief Program Description
Website
Comprehensive, year-long
research enrichment program.
Student scholars engage in a
mentored basic, clinical, or
translational research project on
the main NIH campus in
Bethesda, or at close by NIH
facilities that matches their
professional interests and career
goals. Stipend and housing
provided.
8 to 10 weeks of full-time
research. $5,000 for 10 weeks or
$500 week for less than 10
weeks. Relocation allowance of
up to $1,000
Conduct research at any academic
or nonprofit institution in the US,
except NIH. Choose your own
mentor and develop your research
project. MI investigators and
early career scientists, or be
matched with a mentor at HHMI.
Intense research training is
targeted to students with a proven
track-record of research. Work
and live at Janelia Farm, a world
class research center in Ashburn,
VA
Website: http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp/index.html
For application, FAQs, etc.
Encourages medical students
to consider careers in research
related to pediatrics. Designed
for students seeking research
opportunities at an institution
other than their own medical
school. Stipend included.
Website –
http://www.aps-spr.org
Further information – www.hhmi.org/medfellowships
Further information – www.hhmi.org/medfellowships
Further information – www.hhmi.org/medfellowships
Further information can be obtained from the
Student Research Program Coordinator at studentresearch@aps-spr.org
Mar 1, 2013
The American Osler
Society, William B.
Bean Student Research
Award
Must be a
current medical
student
Summer Ethics
Fellowship for medical
students
Jun 16 – Jun 27, Jan 11, 2013
2013 (tentative)
Children’s Hospital, Los
Angeles, Children's
Center for Cancer and
Blood Diseases,
Summer Oncology
Research Fellowship
Program
6 -10 week
fellowship
Jan 31, 2013
Vanderbilt School of
Medicine
Research in Nephrology
and Hypertension
Jun 1 – Aug 1,
2013
Feb 17, 2013
Research in Medical History
and Medical Humanities.
Invited to present research at a
meeting of the American Osler
Society. Award is $1,500.
Travel funding available.
Each year group of medical
students from the US and
Canada are selected to
participate in the Fellowships
at Auschwitz for the Study of
Professional Ethics. FASPE
fellowship is completely free,
including travel to NYC,
Berlin, and Auschwitz, and
Krakow.
Designed for students in health
science fields seeking
opportunities to conduct
pediatric oncology research.
The program is oriented to
educate medical students in
clinical and laboratory research
studies. $300 weekly stipend.
Research under the direction of
a Vanderbilt scientist. Labbased, clinical or translational
research in kidney disease or
hypertension (no research
experience required). Career
advice, clinical and research
seminars and discussions.
Stipend provided.
For more information visit www.americanosler.org
For more information visit www.FASPE.info
For more information and for application form go to
www.chla.org - at the top under Search type in Summer
Oncology Research Fellowship Program. Then click on
Summer Oncology Fellowship. Scroll down until you see
TO APPLY then click on application form.
For more information and registration details visit:
https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/mkpdc
E-mail: nancy.lightsey@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 322-3146
GE Foundation and
National Medical
Fellowships Primary
Care Leadership
Program
Summer 2013
Rising 2nd and
3rd year
students
Feb 1, 2013
NIH-funded Diabetes
Research Centers
Medical Student
Research Program in
Diabetes and Obesity
Summer 2013
First and
Second year
students
Feb 4, 2013
The Sidney Kimmel
Comprehensive Cancer
Center at Johns
Hopkins.
First Year Students
Summer 2013
Jun 17 – Aug 2
Jan 31, 2013
Provides an opportunity to
examine the challenges and
rewards of primary care
practice in community health
centers. GE-NMF enhances
traditional clinical externships
with leadership training and
network building. The overall
mission of the program is to
develop a pipeline of future
primary care professionals.
Scholars are required to
complete 200 service hours
within a 6 to 8 week period.
Allows medical students to
conduct research under the
direction of an established
scientist in the areas of
diabetes, hormone action,
physiology, islet cell biology,
clinical investigation or obesity
at an institution with one of the
NIDDK-funded
Diabetes
http://diabetescenters.org/cente
rs> Research Centers.
Cancer
in
the
UnderPrivileged,
Indigent
or
Disadvantaged” (CUPID). A
unique program designed to
address the chronic problem of
persistent
cancer
health
disparities. 7 week summer
fellowship for medical students
who
have
demonstrated
interest
in
caring
for
underserved populations and
who are exploring careers in
oncology.
For further program information and instructions on how
to apply at www.nmfonline.org.
E-mail pclpinfo@nmfonline.org should you need further
assistance.
Scholarship stipend is expected to cover travel, living, and
lodging expenses during the program.
For more information about the program and for an
application - http://medicalstudentdiabetesresearch.org/
The program provides a stipend.
Prior research experience is not required.
Those selected will receive a $5,000 stipend, free housing
and a free gym membership for the summer. The
application can be completed by visiting our website:
http://cupid.onc.jhmi.edu/
Doris Duke Foundation– Fellowship
Yale University
begins in July.
International Clinical
Research Programs at
international sites
Jan 15, 2013
National Multiple
Sclerosis Society
Medical Student
Fellowship
4 week
fellowship after
the first year of
school
4 weeks
depending upon
available
elective during
3rd and 4th year
Feb 28, 2013
National Multiple
Sclerosis Society
Medical Student
Fellowship
Jun 1 – Aug 31,
2013
8 weeks during
summer after
first year at
Washington
Univ School of
Medicine
Feb 28, 2013
Courses at Yale followed by at
least 8 months of research at
the international site. Annual
stipend of $29,000. Funds
available to offset health
insurance, travel and research
expenses.
Must
have
completed 2 or more years of
medical school prior to the
start of the fellowship.
You may apply by submitting an online application
available at http://www.ddcf.org/mrp-crf
Additional information for the domestic program is
available at
http://medicine.yale.edu/education/osr/student/funding/on
eyear/doris.aspx
Additional information for the international program is
available at
http://medicine.yale.edu/education/osr/student/funding/on
eyear/ddcf.aspx
For questions call 203 785-6633 or e-mail
donna.carranzo@yale.edu.
Students will be assigned a Applications will be available online at the Gateway Area
mentor and will have exposure Chapter’s website:
to multi-disciplinary practice www.gatewaymssociety.org – Learn About MS
area at several centers in St.
Louis. 1st and 2nd year students Send complete applications to: (by Fed Ex or other
(pre-clinical stipend available). tracking method or e-mail)
3rd and 4th year students – Suzanne Carron
reimbursement for lodging and Vice President of Programs and Services
travel.
Gateway Area Chapter
National MS Society
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
St. Louis, MO 63146
314 – 446-4169
Email: suzanne.carron@nmss.org
Students will be assigned a Applications will be available online at the Gateway Area
mentor. Research funds may Chapter’s website:
be available for research www.gatewaymssociety.org – Learn About MS
project.
Send complete applications to: (by Fed Ex or other
tracking method or e-mail)
Suzanne Carron
Vice President of Programs and Services
Gateway Area Chapter
National MS Society
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
St. Louis, MO 63146
Medical Student
Training in Aging
Research MSTAR
8 - 12 week
experience
Telluride Patient Safety
Student Summer Camps
Sponsored by The
Doctors Company
Foundation and MedStar
Health
Two-one week
Jan 31, 2013
camp
opportunities
Jun 16 – Jun 19,
2013
Aug 1 – Aug 4,
2013
Jun 23 – 28,
Apr 15, 2013
2013
Rutgers, Center of
Alcohol Studies
Jan 31, 2013
Scaife Family
Foundation Medical
Student Fellowship
Vanderbilt University
Diabetics and Obesity,
Kidney Disease, and
Digestive Disease
Research
Summer 2013
Feb 11, 2013
Must work 2 to
3 months and
participate in
symposium on
July 31 and Aug
1, 2013
314 – 446-4169
Email: suzanne.carron@nmss.org
Developed
to
encourage For detailed guidelines and application instructions,
students to consider a career in please go to
academic geriatrics. Provides http://www.afar.org/research/funding/mstar
medical students with an
enriching experience in agingrelated research and geriatrics,
under the mentorship of top
experts in the field. Students
are provided stipends to
conduct full-time research.
stipend available. Must have
faculty sponsor from home
institution.
One-week experience that For more information and application requirements:
provides
an
in-depth http://educatetheyoung.wordpress.com/tag/tellurideunderstanding
of
current student-and-resident-summer-camps/
patient safety issues and risk
reduction strategies for optimal
patient care.
This year they will focus on
Prevention and Recovery
Across the Lifespan. Includes
a four-hour per day course
designed for future physicians
and up to 20 hours of
additional education through
lectures and workshops of the
students choosing.
Conduct research under the
direction of an established
Vanderbilt scientist during the
summer between 1st and 2nd
year or 2nd and 3rd year of
medical school. Prior research
experience is not required
For more information and the application please visit the
website at alcoholstudiespdd.rutgers.edu.
The fellowship covers tuition, room, means and a $400
stipend to assist with travel and miscellaneous expenses.
For more information visit www.vanderbiltsrtp.org
Stipend provided – approx.. $1,800/month