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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 mo.
Deadline: March 1st

Inquire:
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-3700

JAMES EWING FOUNDATION
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS ONCOLOGY*

Eligibility: Medical students in their first three years of an accredited N. American school. Sponsored by a Society of Surgical Oncology member. Fellowship between 2-3 months. A report of the summer's activities must be presented to the Foundation by Oct. 1.

Award: $2,000
Deadline: February 15th

Inquire:
800 East Northwest Highway Suite 1080
Palatine, IL 60067
(708) 359-4605

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME STUDENT TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS

Eligibility: Students in medicine and related professional fields. Should have completed at least second year of graduate study and able to spend a minimum of 8 to12 weeks conducting research. Research is carried out under the supervision of a specialist in SIDS (one fellow per sponsor).

Award: $2,000
# of Awards: 1 per institution per year
Deadline: March 15th

Inquire:
10500 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 420
Columbia, MD 21044

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

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. Florence
(715) 836-2031

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/

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

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

HASTINGS CENTER
STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM

Eligibility: Four to six-week internships in biomedical ethics at the Hastings Center. Permits students independent study in their project, with direction and supervision by a staff member. Pursuing a degree in law, medicine, or the humanities. Submit at least two months ahead for internships other than the January or the summer internship.

Award: None
Deadline: November 1st & April 15th

Inquire:
255 Elm Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 762-8500

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 samples of scholarly work to Dr. Stiles.

Award: $2,000
Deadline: February 1st

Inquire:
Lupus Foundation of America
Erythematosus 4 Research Place, Suite 180
Rockville, MD 20850-3226
(800) 558-0121

Website: http://www.lupus.org

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

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) 541-5454
FAX: (651) 917-1835

E-mail: mgfa@myasthenia.org
Website: www.myasthenia.org

SIGMA XI GRANTS-IN-AID RESEARCH

Awards: $100 - $1,000
# of Awards: 800
Deadlines: March 15th & October 15th

Inquire:
Sigma Xi Grants in Aid Research
c/o Deborah Donati
99 Alexander Drive, Box 13975
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Website: www.sigmaxi.org

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER*

Eligibility: Must begin research project on June 14th or 21st for 8 weeks. Letter from the Office of the Dean at your medical school indicating that you are a first or second year medical student in good standing. Complete on-line application.

Award: $5,000 (no housing provided)
# of Awards: 25
Deadline: Janauary
Send Dean's letter to:
Medical Student Coordinator
2004 Summer Student Fellowship Program
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Box 187
New York, NY 10021

Website: http://www.mskcc.org/summerfellowships

* Medical students only

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