Research Opportunities for Medical Students - TMedWeb - Tulane ...

• Up to 4 $4,000 grants, consisting of a $3,500 student stipend
plus $500 in support of the laboratory or department at which
the student will conduct research, will be 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. The award supports 10-12 weeks of
mentored cardiovascular research initiated during the
summer between the first and second years of medical
school, but medical school students in any year of their
education may apply.
o David E. Rogers Fellowship Program
• This program is a national fellowship for medical and dental
students in support of a 10-12 week mentored project
initiated during the summer between the first and second
years of medical or dental school. Up to 12 fellowships of
approximately $3,500 will be awarded. The purpose is to
enrich the educational experiences of students through
projects that couple medicine with the needs of underserved
or disadvantaged patients or populations.
o Ferdinand C. Valentine Student Research Grants in Urology
• Up to 2 $3,500 grants for students pursuing mentored
research projects in urology will be 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. The grants typically support 10-12 week
urology research projects initiated during the summer
between the first and second years of medical school, but
medical school students in any year of their education may
apply.
• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Health
Research Training Program (HRTP)
o The goal of this program is to orient students to the principles and
practices of public health planning, research, administration and
evaluation and broaden students’ concept of public health by
increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career
opportunities in the field. During the summer, in addition to hands
on experience, interns are exposed to a rigorous curriculum of
seminars, workshops, and other activities to broaden their
understanding of how the agency works to promote the health of
New Yorkers. Residency in NYC is required for the fall and spring
session but not for the summer session.
o Application deadline for 2011 is not yet posted
o For additional updated information and application materials, go to
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hrtp/hrtp.shtml