The National Institutes of Health Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education is offering multiple opportunities for undergraduate medical school students to gain experience in basic, translational, or clinical research. Students in Phase 1 Year 2, Phase 2, and Phase 3 should consider each of the following:
MSRP
NIH's Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)—accepting applications starting September 1—is a premier, year-long residential research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Md., and its satellite campuses.
Centered on a robust investigation experience through a basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced mentor that matches their professional interests, MRSP provides students with a dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.
Over 600 alumni strong, MRSP has a proven history of helping launch the next generation of biomedical researchers into highly successful, impactful careers. The I am Intramural blog offers a glimpse into how this career development program has benefited some of our recent students.
The NIH MRSP team will be conducting a virtual information webinar at 1 pm ET October 10. Webinar details will be provided in August.
Email mrsp@mail.nih.gov with your questions.
Students in their second, third, or fourth year are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is December 2: Apply Starting September 1!
Summer Internship Program & Clinical Electives Program
The NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program offers currently enrolled students the opportunity to work with NIH researchers and health professionals during their summer months.
The NIH Clinical Electives Program offers year-round clinical opportunities for senior medical students to gain clinical research exposure through rotations with services that are responsible for the clinical care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.
