Medical Student Research Opportunities
Summer Research Fellowship in Benign Hematology
Duke’s T32 Training Program in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine is providing an in-depth summer research training experience in non-malignant hematology for two medical/osteopathic students from underrepresented minority groups. Participating medical students will pursue mentored training in research areas of non-malignant hematology (sickle cell disorders, immunohematology, hemostasis & thrombosis, and/or transfusion medicine & apheresis) with preceptor faculty who have primary appointment in the Division of Hematology at Duke University Medical Center.
Duke’s Division of Hematology is nationally recognized for its excellence and is committed to preparing trainees for future investigative careers. Students will train in an environment with state-of-the art facilities, receive structured training in research methodology and career development, and participate in clinical activities related to their area of research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in previous academic endeavors, commit to full-time (40 hours/week) research for a minimum of 8 weeks (12 weeks maximum) and be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Prior research experience helpful, but not necessary. The position provides a monthly salary as well as financial support to attend a national hematology meeting.
If interested, please complete the following online application (Duke Hematology T32 Medical Student Research Application), which includes a request for CV, undergraduate/medical school transcripts and names/contact information of two references.
Program Director: Gowthami Arepally, MD
Contact: arepa001@mc.duke.edu
Timeline:
Application open: January 4, 2021
Application closed: March 31, 2021
Application Reviews: April 1-15, 2021
Award Notification: May 3, 2021
Program start date: June 2021 through Aug 2021
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award
Damon Runyon wishes to encourage more physicians to pursue research careers. To do so, the Foundation established a program designed to recruit outstanding U.S. Specialty Board eligible physicians into cancer research careers by providing them with the opportunity for a protected research training experience under the mentorship of a highly qualified and gifted mentor after they have completed all of their clinical training. The goals are a) to transform these individuals into the highest quality physician-scientists, capable of conducting research that has the potential to transform the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of cancer and b) to eliminate the financial disincentive to entering this career path.
This award will provide a funding source that will enable these individuals to pursue research intensively (at least 80% effort) for up to four years, while, if they wish to maintain their clinical skills, continuing to be clinically active (no more than 20% effort). With the recognition that very few other funding sources (if any) exist to support these developing physician-scientists, this award is structured to provide recipients with significant salary support and necessary research expenses, with the expectation that their institutions will provide an environment and additional support (such as benefits and institutional overhead) to ensure their success. In addition, the Foundation will retire up to $100,000 of any medical school debt still owed by an award recipient.
URM Summer Research Fellowship in Radiation Oncology, June-Aug 2021
Duke's department of Radiation Oncology is currently recruiting 1 medical student from an underrepresented in medicine (URiM) background to conduct research in a Radiation Oncology laboratory this summer. The position will offer an in-depth summer research experience with the selected student working in a research lab led of one of the department’s faculty and will provide an opportunity to shadow in the Radiation Oncology clinic (if allowed by COVID restrictions). In addition to gaining valuable clinical exposure, the successful candidate will benefit from didactic curriculum, discussion sessions and collaborations with other medical students from various departments. Duke’s Department of Radiation Oncology is nationally recognized for its excellence and is committed to preparing trainees for future investigative careers. Students will train in an environment with state-of-the art facilities, receive structured training in research methodology and career development, and participate in clinical activities related to their area of research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in previous academic endeavors, commit to full-time (40 hours/week) research for a minimum of 8 weeks (12 weeks maximum) and be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Prior research experience is helpful, but not necessary. The position provides a $6,000 stipend as well as financial support to attend a national meeting to be approved by the department.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please complete the following online application: Duke Radiation Oncology Medical Student Research Application (Summer 2021), which includes a request for applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, Undergraduate transcript, Medical school transcript (if enrolled) or letter of acceptance.
Program Director: Allison T. McElvaine, Ph.D.
Timeline
Application open: April 12, 2021
Application closed: April 30, 2021
Application Reviews: May 1-5, 2021
Selection Notification: May 10, 2021
Program dates: June 2021 through Aug 2021
BWF Post-Baccalaureate Opportunity (PRIME), June-Aug 2021
Duke’s Office of Physician Scientist Development (OPSD) is currently recruiting one post-baccalaureate research scholar interested in pursuing doctoral training and a career as a laboratory-based scientist or physician-scientist.
Through funding from The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, OPSD is seeking to support one scholar preparing for successful entry into a rigorous doctoral research degree program. The one-year position will be available to begin in summer 2021.
Duke post-baccalaureate scholars will gain quantitative skills, participate in professional and career development activities, and develop a network of peers and near-peers participating in similar programs across the institution, while gaining valuable experience in a research setting and insights into graduate and medical school settings.
Students will train in an environment with state-of-the art facilities and receive structured training in research methodology and career development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in previous academic endeavors, commit to full-time (40 hours/week) research for a minimum of 8 weeks (12 weeks maximum) and be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Prior research experience is not required for candidates committed to exploring opportunities for in-depth exposure to research-related training career options.
Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds (underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and people with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please complete the following online application: BWF Post-Baccalaureate Opportunity (PRIME), which includes a request for applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and two reference letters.
Program Director: Allison T. McElvaine, Ph.D.
Timeline
Application open: April 14, 2021
Application closed: May 28, 2021
Application Reviews: June 1-10, 2021
Selection Notification: June 15, 2021
Program dates: Flexible dates for one-year appointment, starting as early as July 1, 2021