Student Research & Funding | Funding Opportunities | Short Term Research

Short Term Research

To complete the application form electronically, download the PDF file and open it using either Adobe Acrobat writer 4.x or 5.x or Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.x or 5.x. Further instructions are available within the document itself.

Alternatively, download and print the application document using Acrobat Reader for PDF files or Microsoft Word for DOC files (Windows only). Fill out the printed application using a type-writer, word processor, or by printing neatly.

The deadlines for submitting applications for short-term research for the academic year 2012-2013 are as follows:

  • August 3, 2012  (Research Sept., Oct., Nov.) 
  • November 2, 2012 (Research Dec., Jan., Feb.)
  • February 1, 2013 (Research Mar., Apr., May)
  • May 3, 2013 (Research Jun., July. Aug.) 

Short term research stipends are awarded in the amount of $1,836/ month. The funding for short-term research is competitive, and students must apply for a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of twelve weeks in any given period. Students must apply prior to the start of their research. No electives, clerkships or vacations may be taken during the research period you are applying for. Students will not be reimbursed for research that was done prior to an application period which was not pre-approved by the Office of Student Research.

Applications for short term research fellowships are available electronically for download above or as hard copy in the M.D. and M.D./Ph.D. Student Work Area (312 ESH) next to the Office of Student Research (310 ESH).