MD/PhD Opportunities

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  

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…

INSURANCE MEDICAL SCIENTISTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Inquire: 1295 State Street Springfield, MA 01111

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  

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…

LIFE & HEALTH INS. MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND

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:…