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Opportunities for M.D. / Ph.D. Candidates
LIFE & HEALTH INS. MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND
MEDICAL SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: U.S.citizens and at the time nominated, will have completed at least one year in an approved medical school. Expected to obtain a Ph.D., as well as the MD degree. Interested students should consult their dean's office. Medical schools are invited to nominate one candidate yearly for this program.
Award: $16,000
Deadline: March 1st
Inquire:
Ms. Jean Schlichting
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-2599
(202) 624-2312
US DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BIOMEDICAL NIH/NIGMS PREDOCTORAL MINORITY FELLOWSHIP
Eligibility: The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is requesting applications for predoctoral fellowships to increase the number of Ph.D. and MD/Ph.D. minority biomedical researchers. The fellowship includes a stipend plus a $2,000 institutional allowance. Must be US citizen or permanent resident.
Award: $8,800
Deadline: April 27th
Inquire:
Dr. Irene Eckstrand
Westwood Bldg., Rm. 918
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-7137
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND/MEDICAL
SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an MD/Ph.D. program can apply for scholarships based on merit.
Deadline: April 15th
Inquire:
Carl A. Applequist (CLU),Executive Director
Life & Health Insurance Medical Research Fund
1850 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-2284
INSURANCE MEDICAL SCIENTISTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Inquire:
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRAINEESHIP
Eligibility: Enrolled or entering a doctoral program (M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D.). Must work with a faculty sponsor on a research project related to CF.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing Basis
Inquire:
Office of Grants Management
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
6931 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(800) FIGHT CF
Website: www.cff.org/research
International Opportunities
BENJAMIN H. KEAN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP IN TROPICAL MEDICINE*
Eligibility: Medical students, residents, & fellows in any medical specialty who express interest in tropical medicine or international health may apply. An overseas mentor must be identified, and a research plan or clinical study presented. Preference will be given to applicants sponsored by a member of the ACCTMTH (American Committee on Clinical Tropical Medicine & Traveler's Health).
Award: R/T Air & up to $700 for expenses
Deadline: May 1st
Inquire:
B.H. Kean Fellowship c/o Christina Kemp University of Maryland School of Medicine 685 West Baltimore Street, HSF 480 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Tel. 410-706-2491
Fax. 410-706-1204
E-mail: ckemp@medicine.umaryland.edu
Website: http://www.astmh.org
THE MALARIA RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTER
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MALI & THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
OPPORTUNITIES IN MALI, WEST AFRICA
Eligibility: Minority medical & graduate biomedical students who are US citizens or permanent residents.
Award: All travel & in-country expenses, pre-travel orientation, and immunizations
Deadline: A rolling basis
Inquire:
Call (410) 706-2491 or
Email: ckemp@medicine.umaryland.edu
Website: www.medicine.umaryland.edu
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
SUMMER INSTITUTE IN JAPAN
Eligibility: NSF will select 60 US graduate students to spend the summer at Japanese government research laboratories. Eligible students must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program, or a M.D. program of which they will have completed a year or more. Applications may be obtained by sending a postcard to the address listed.
Award: Not Stated
Deadline: December 1st
Inquire:
Japan and Korea Program, Room 935
Division of International Programs
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703-306-1701
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/
MAP INTERNATIONAL
READER'S DIGEST INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP*
Eligibility: Designed to provide final year medical students, interns, and residents with clinical experience in the third world in a relatively primitive setting. A minimum of 8-10 weeks must be spent on location to fulfill the requirements of the fellowship.
Award: 75% air fare
Deadline: June 1st; November 1st
Inquire:
Ms. Carole Peters
2200 Glynco Parkway Post Office Box 50
Brunswick, GA 31521-0050
(800) 225-8550
Other Contacts:
World Health Organization
www.who.org
Location: http://medinfo.ufl.edu/oea/finaid/sgfl-12.shtml