Research Programs

The Office of Medical Student Research and Scholarship secures grants and other funding to offer MD students a variety of paid summer research opportunities. In addition, students may conduct research as a fourth-year elective of their MD program, or by enrolling in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).

Opportunities are available in all fields for students ultimately interested in clinical practice, scientific research, or a combination of the two.

• Summer Research Programs
  NHLBI, CRTC TL1, Mallinckrodt, and Siteman
• Year-Long Research Programs
  MSCI, MPHS, MD5, and MPH
• Fourth-Year Elective
• Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
• Clinical Research & Innovation Student Program (CRISP)

Download Student Research Opportunities booklet (pdf) »

Find your fit

As a School of Medicine student, you can participate in research through programs ranging from a single summer to several years.

To be eligible for these programs and funding, you must be in good academic standing, and all research must be conducted under the direction of a full-time faculty member at the School of Medicine.

	Summer Research Program	Year-Long Research Program	4th-Year Elective	MSTP	CRISP
Participating programs	MD	MSCI, MPHS, MPH	4th year MD	1st – 3rd year MD, MD/PhD	MD, MSTP
Research types	Basic science, clinical	Basic science, clinical	Basic science, clinical	Basic science, translational	Clinical, translational
Duration	3 months	10-12 months	6 weeks	7-8 years	1-3 years
Funding	Fully funded by stipend	Varies by program	None	Tuition waiver and stipend	Grants available as needed
Ideal for	Introductory research experience	In-depth research training	In-depth research training	Career as physician scientist	Research leadership and innovation
Application deadline	Varies by program	Varies by program	Varies by program	N/A	Contact student lead for date

Other research opportunities

Undergraduate students interested in medical research should contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.