NINDS Neuroscience Funding Announcements

NINDS Medical Student Scholars Program

Funding Contact(s): Stephen Korn, Ph.D.
Funding Categories: Training and Career Development

Brief Description:
This award will provide research training opportunities for medical students who are preparing for careers in basic or clinical neurological sciences research. The purpose of this program is to help ensure that a highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation's neurological sciences research agenda. The goals of the program are to encourage the interest of potential clinician scientists early in their education, and accelerate entry to independent research. The program is intended to encourage interest in basic or clinical neuroscience, and to foster early and intensive research training. Support of research during medical school will include 1-2 years of mentored research, beginning after 2 years of medical school. Training may occur at different sites in order to provide support for students who may be attending medical schools with comparatively less strength in basic or clinical neuroscience research. Strong mentoring is critical to the success of this program. The training is designed to provide extensive research experience during medical school to individuals who are likely to pursue residency training in neurology or neurological surgery. The program will also support a national annual meeting to foster interactions and interest. Stipends, institutional allowance, tuition and fees, and health insurance will be provided according to NRSA Guidelines.

NIH Guide: PA-01-099
Release Date: 2001-05-23
Expiration Date: 2006-08-05