Research Year
Medical students at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine may choose to take an additional year (outside of the medical school curriculum) to undertake full-time research under the guidance of a mentor.
There are two pathways for medical students to take a year off for research:
Application 2025 Due Dates:
Students interested in either pathway (listed above) should submit an application that will be reviewed by the Student Research Steering Committee.
- Applications for current class of 2026 and class of 2027 students are due March 14, 2025
Apply here: Medical Student Research Opportunities (MSRO).
Program Contacts:
- Matthew Layne, PhD, Assistant Dean of Research
- Ana Gregory, EdM, Administrative Director