Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students (Medical Fellows Program) 2012-2013

Howard Hughes Medical Institute
4000 Jones Bridge Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789

Phone: 800-448-4882
Fax: 301-215-8888
Email: fellows@hhmi.org
http://www.hhmi.org

Purpose of award: To support a year of full-time biomedical research training for medical and dental students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. medical school or dental school, and the fellowship research may be conducted at an academic or nonprofit institution in the United States or abroad if the fellow's mentor is affiliated with a U.S. institution. The research should focus on biological processes or disease mechanisms. The fellowship is based on the applicant's ability, potential research career as a physician/scientist and training. Applicants must submit research plans, personal statements, letters of reference, transcripts and MCAT or DAT scores.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $25,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 11.
How to apply: Applications are available online.