Medical Scholars Research Fellowship (MSRF)
The Physician-Scientist Support Foundation (PSSF) Medical Scholars Research Fellowship (MSRF) provides research opportunities and mentoring to students who aspire to become physician-scientists and are dedicated to making fundamental discoveries that improve health. The MSRF is a key component of PSSF’s mission to revitalize, grow and support the career pathway for physician-scientists. The fellowship supports one year of mentored, rigorous research training in fundamental biomedical research. All applicants must be nominated by the medical school dean. The medical school dean can nominate only one applicant in any competition year.
STIPEND AND ALLOWANCES: For the 2024 fellowship year, the total amount awarded to each Medical Student Fellow is $50,000. The annual stipend is $42,000. In addition to the stipend, the award includes an allowance of $8,000 for health insurance and travel expenses.
ELIGIBILITY: The MSRF is open to United States citizens and U.S. permanent residents only. Prior research experience is not required. Single-degree medical students interested in a dual career in research and patient care are eligible. Members of minority groups underrepresented in medicine and science are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are responsible for selecting a research mentor at any academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States, except for a government laboratory. Research proposal preparation is a key component of the application process.
INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS: Interested medical students should submit the following materials listed below via InfoReady Review by Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12 noon.
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application
- A brief statement (< 1 page single space) by the medical student describing their planned research. Citations can be on second page
- One-page personal statement by medical student explaining how the proposed experience will contribute to their future career, and what they want to achieve with an extra year in medical school for research
- Updated CV or Biosketch. The research statement, personal statement, and CV should be assembled into a single PDF for submission
- Letter of support submitted directly from the research mentor (not by the student)
A faculty committee will review proposals and select a nominee.
Due Dates:
- Internal due date for student’s documents: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12 noon
- Mentor’s letter of support: Monday, October 30, 2023 at 12noon
- Sponsor’s due date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
If you have any questions about the application process or the program please contact:
Matthew Layne, PhD
Assistant Dean for Research
mlayne@bu.edu