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External Research Opportunities

LocationTypeSpecialty/TopicInstitutionProgramDeadline
USASummer FellowshipSubstance abuse and addiction for minority medical studentsAmerican Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryJeanne Spurlock, MD, Research FellowshipMarch 4, 2024
USASummer FellowshipChild and adolescent psychiatryAmerican Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAACAP Summer Medical Student Fellowship in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryMarch 4, 2024
OverseasSummer FellowshipTropical medicine and hygieneAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneBen Keene Travel Fellowship in Tropical MedicineOpens February 2024
Bethesda, MDEducationClinical training programsNIH Office of Clinical Research Training & Medical EducationGraduate Medical Education: Training Programsongoing
Bethesda, MDEducationClinical electives (4-12 weeks)NIH Office of Clinical Research Training & Medical EducationClinical Electives Programsongoing
USAEducationEnhance research skills in NIH environmentNIH Office of Clinical Research Training & Medical EducationPostdoctoral Research Training Awardsongoing
USAArchive* 2012 to presentVariousVarious3 yrs Archive research oppsTBD
USACareers in MedicineMedical students access summer and year round clinical and research opportunities,
scholarships,
and grants from US and abroad 		AAMCCareers in Medicine Type 'Research' in the search box and sign inRequires sign in
Atlanta, GAPreceptorshipRheumatic diseaseRheumatology Research FoundationMedical and Graduate School Preceptorship

December 1, 2023

Bethesda, MDEducationDissertation research, NIH intramural research programNIH Office of Clinical Research Training & Medical EducationGraduate Partnerships Program
ongoing
New York, NYSummer ResearchOncology and/or related biomedical sciencesMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterMedical Student Summer Research Fellowship Program
February 2, 2024
USASummer InternshipCardiothoracic surgeryAmerican Association of Thoracic Surgery (ATTS) FoundationAATS Foundation Summer Internship Program
December 1, 2024
Columbus, OHSummer ResearchClinical research and quality improvementOhioHealth

OhioHealth Summer Research Externship Program (OHSREP)

January 8, 2024
USASummer ResearchHIV Research for self-identified African American or LatinxHIV Vaccine Trials NetworkHVTN Research and Mentorship Program (RAMP)
January 2, 2024
Chicago, ILSummer ExternshipPhysical medicine and rehabilitationNorthwestern University Feinberg School of MedicinePM&R Summer Extern Experience
January 4, 2024
USASummer ResearchBasic, clinical, and translational science in orthopaedicsHospital for Special SurgeryMedical Student Summer Research Fellowship
January 12, 2024
Oakland, CASummer ResearchOtolaryngology-head & neckKaiser PermanenteSCORE-Oto Program
January 21, 2024
Ann Arbor, MISummer ResearchOphthalmologyKellogg Eye Center / University of MichiganHealth Equity Ophthalmology Summer Program
January 15, 2024
Columbus, OHSummer ResearchInjury researchNationwide Children's HospitalNational Student Injury Research Training Program
January 29, 2024
Nashville, TNSummer ResearchDiabetes, obesity, kidney disease, digestive diseaseVanderbilt University Medical CenterVanderbilt Medical Student Research Training Program (SRTP)
January 1, 2024
Los Angeles, CASummer ResearchOncology and oncology-related fieldsChildren's Hospital Los Angeles/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, USCSummer Oncology Research Fellowship (SORF)

December 18, 2023 (early)

January 8, 2024 (regular)

Boston, MASummer IntensiveGlobal healthHarvard TH Chan School of Public HealthGlobal Health Delivery Intensive (GHDI)
February 1, 2024
USASummer FellowshipPrimary careNMF Primary Care LeadershipNMF Primary Care Leadership Program

February 4, 2024

Austin, TXSummer ResearchSurgery, perioperative care, value-based care deliveryUniversity of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolValue-based Health Care Summer Research Internship
January 8, 2024
Philadelphia, PASummer ExternshipRadiation oncologyThomas Jefferson UniversitySimon Kramer Summer Externship
February 4, 2024
USASummer ResearchAnesthesiaFoundation for Anesthesia Education & ResearchMedical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF)
January 31, 2024
USAStudent Research FellowshipFoster the development of the next generation of medical researchersAlpha Omega Alpha (AOA)Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship
January 23, 2024
USASummer Fellowship ProgramInfectious diseases, public health, mental health, maternal & child health, health disparities researchKennedy Krieger InstituteJames A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases RISE Fellowship Program
January 31, 2024
Richmond, VASummer ResearchPediatric and neonatal medicineVirginia Commonwealth University Dept of PediatricsJACK's Summer Scholar Program
January 29, 2024
Denver, COSummer Training ProgramDidactic sessions in quality improvement, patient safety, system redesign & leadershipUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusHealth Innovations Scholars Program
March 15, 2024
New York, NYSummer ResearchMedicine and biomedical researchColumbia University Medical CenterSummer Program for Under-Represented Students
February 15, 2024
USASummer ResearchTransplant-related clinical or basic scienceAmerican Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) FoundationASTS Presidential Student Mentor Grant
Feburary 4, 2024
USASummer ResearchRadiation oncologyAmerican Society for Radiation OncologyASTRO Minority Summer Fellowship Award
February 15, 2024
USA12-month ResearchEmergency medicineEmergency Medicine FoundationEMF/SAEMF Medical Student Research Grant
January 19, 2024
USADiversity GrantHead and neck surgery away rotationAmerican Academy of OtolaryngologyDiversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant
opens Spring 2024
St Louis, MOSummer/1-yr Intensive/2-yr Standard ResearchClinical and translational researchWashington University School of MedicinePredoctoral Clinical Research Program
December 31, 2023
USAResearch AwardMedical history and medical humanities researchThe American Osler SocietyWilliam B. Bean Student Research Award
March 1, 2024
Bethesda, MDSummer ResearchBiomedical researchNIH Office of Clinical Research Training & Medical EducationSummer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
February 16, 2024
Iowa City, IA4-week Rotation (medical students completed 3rd year)Orthopedics & rehabilitationUniversity of Iowa Healthcare, Carver College of Medicine, Dept of Orthopedics & RehabilitationRuth Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic ClerkshipMarch 31, 2024
USA4-week Summer MentorshipMultiple sclerosisNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMS Clinical Mentorship for Medical Students
January 31, 2024
Cleveland, OHSummer ResearchBiomedical research in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, and sleep disordersCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineHeart, Lung, and Blood Summer Research ProgramMarch 15, 2024
USASummer FellowshipBasic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research relevant to lupusLupus Foundation of AmericaGina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program
February 29, 2024
USASummer GrantMental health and substance use disorder project focusing on underserved minority communitiesAmerican Psychiatric Association FoundationHelping Hands Grants Program
May 31, 2024
Germany/Poland2-week Summer IntensiveMedical professional ethics and ethical leadershipFellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional EthicsFASPE Medical Intensive
January 2, 2024
USASummer InternshipGives underrepresented minorities (URMs) and women an opportunity to explore the radiology specialty and engage in research.American College of RadiologyACR PIER InternshipJanuary 7, 2024
Chapel Hill, NCSummer ResearchAging-related research and geriatricsUNC-Chapel HillMSTAR-Medical Student Training in Aging ResearchJanuary 22, 2024
Portland, OR10-week Summer Research ScholarshipNeurological surgeryOregon Health & Science UniversityCampagna ScholarshipJanuary 19, 2024
Oakland, CASummer ResearchObstetrics & gynecologyKaiser PermanenteSCORE-Ob ProgramJanuary 21, 2024
USA6-week Summer ExternshipCommunity-based clinical research for underrepresented medical studentsBristol Myers Squibb FoundationWinn-CIPPJanuary 8, 2024
OhioSummer Stipend Opportunity4 Ohio medical students awarded to fill the financial gap of an unpaid summer research internshipOhio State Medical Association FoundationOSMA Foundation Summer ScholarsMarch 3, 2023
Hershey, PASummer Research InternshipCancer researchPenn State Cancer Institute and National Cancer InstitutePSCI-PROMISEJanuary 25, 2024
St Louis, MOSummer ResearchCardiovascular disease, HematologyWashington University Institute of Public HealthRADIANCEFebruary 16, 2024
St Louis, MOSummer ResearchPublic & global healthWashington University Institute of Public HealthPublic & Global Health TrackJanuary 12, 2024
St. Louis, MOSummer ResearchNeurological conditions/diseases - stroke, Parkinson's, dementiaWashington University Institute of Public HealthAging & Neurological Diseases Track
January 12, 2024
Trinidad/Tobago, West IndiesSummer ResearchPublic health/quality improvement in urologic care for underserved populationUrology Care FoundationInternational Student Humanitarian GrantNovember 30, 2023
USA10-week Summer ResearchPediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, or nutritionNASPGHAN/NASPGHAN FoundationURiM Medical Student Mentored Summer Research ProgramMarch 15, 2023
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Diana Mullenix
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