CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Funding for Medical Student Research Projects — (Submission Deadline: 02/15/18)
HIVMA Medical Students Program
The HIV Medical Students Program awards grants for up to three years to medical student and mentor pairs to support a longitudinal HIV-related clinical learning and/or research project and mentor relationship during medical school. First, second or third year medical students are eligible to apply.
Students and mentors have the flexibility in designing their curriculum to complement the school’s curriculum and training requirements. Mentors must be HIVMA/IDSA members and are required to demonstrate a commitment to student mentorship through the duration of the grant.
Medical students receive a $3,500 stipend per year with an additional $1,000 for the mentor/institution for incidental expenses, such as supplies, conference registration, etc. Students will submit a brief report at the end of each year. Students also will receive a free HIVMA/IDSA membership.
A brief evaluation will be conducted annually to assess the program and ongoing student interest and level of commitment. Funding for years two and three will be dependent on successfully meeting annual milestones set by the student and mentor.
The IDSA Foundation Medical Scholars Program provides a limited number of scholarships to medical students interested in ID to complete a summer research project. Information on that program can be found here.
How to Apply
Please ensure the following items are submitted by February 15, 2018:
1) The online application
2) An updated CV (email to info@hivma.org)
3) A letter of support from your HIVMA/IDSA mentor (email to info@hivma.org)
A limited number of medical student awards will be granted. Applications will be reviewed and scored by members of the HIVMA Medical Students Program Committee. Notifications will be made in April 2018.
Questions? Contact ksennaar@hivma.org (Kumba sennaar)