Fellowships or Summer Research

PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Eligibility: Women of color who will be in their 3rd or final year at an accredited US medical school. US citizen or permanent resident. Award: $5,000 – $12,000 Deadline: January 10th

M. A. CARTLAND SHACKFORD MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP*

Award: minimum of $9,000 Deadline: January 3rd Applications on website or send SASE. Inquire: Secretary to the Committee on Graduate Fellowships Att.: WCGF Application Center for Work & Service 106 Central St. Wellesley, MA 02181-8200 E-mail: cws-fellowships@firstclass.wellesley.edu Website: http://new.wellesley.edu/cws/fellowships/wellesley

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS FOUNDATION DR. HENRY VIETS STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP*

Eligibility: Basic or clinical research related to problems of myasthenia gravis. Conducted under supervision of a preceptor, in own medical school or in a medical school close to residence. Medical or premedical student. Award: Stipend is $5,000 Deadline: March 15th Inquire: Viets Fellowships Committee 1821 University Ave. W. Ste S256 St. Paul, MN 55104-2897 (800)…

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Undergraduates and medical students in the US and other countries. Not open to graduate students. Request application in writing between October 1 and December 31. Award: $500/mo. Deadline: February 28th Inquire: (Send a SASE) MDA Research Department Mr. Robert Ross 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-0808

LUPUS FOUNDATION GINA FINZI MEMORIAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

Eligibility: Open to college or medical students. Foster an interest in SLE by carrying out basic or clinical research. It’s a fellowship in the Women’s Cancer Program, specializing in psychosocial research. An opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary group of investigators. Submit a letter of application, a CV, goals for your research, three references, and…

GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility: Ten graduate or upper level undergraduate students to conduct projects regarding care to elderly people in various residential settings. Work closely with a faculty preceptor and agency liaison to conduct agency-based research. Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 1st Inquire: 1411 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005-4006 (202) 842-1275

CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS

Eligibility: Conduct research in inflammatory bowel diseases. Must last 10 weeks and have a mentor. Submit research plan and CV. Award: $2,500 # of Awards: 16 Deadline: March 15th Inquire: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 386 Park Avenue, South, 17th Floor New York, NY 10016 Website: http://www.ccfaprofessionals.org

SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Eligibility: Two fellowships are available for research in molecular biology and related fields. Contact the institute directly to obtain application materials. Inquire: 10666 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 455-9100 Website: http://www.scripps.edu/

NAT’L RURAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE SCAIFE FAMILY FOUNDATION MEDICAL SCHOLARS*

Eligibility: 15 medical students interested in obtaining specialized training in alcohol and drug abuse treatment at the National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse conference. Preference given to applicants interested in practicing medicine in rural communities. Award: Varies Deadline: April 4th Inquire: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-4004 c/o Prof. Richard D.…

UNITED SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION GERALD P. RODNAN FELLOWSHIPS

Eligibility: Interest in carrying out basic or clinical research in scleroderma. Predoctoral students are eligible. Award: $1,500 Deadline: March 15th Inquire: 21 Brennan Street, Suite 21 Watsonville, CA 95076 (408) 728-2202

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS*

Eligibility: Three-month fellowships for an epilepsy study project. Undertaken in either a clinical laboratory setting with ongoing programs of research, service or training, or at a US institution of the student’s choice. Carried out during any free period of student’s year. A preceptor must accept responsibility for supervision of the student and project. Award: $2,000/3…

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Undergraduates and medical students in the US and other countries. Not open to graduate students. Request application in writing between October 1 and December 31. Award: $500/mo. Deadline: February 28th Inquire: (Send a SASE) MDA Research Department Mr. Robert Ross 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-0808