Greenberg Oncology Medical Student Summer Fellowship
Purpose
The purpose of the Greenberg Oncology medical student summer fellowship is to support medical students interested in conducting research in oncology.
Details
$5,000 for an 8-week research fellowship
Eligibility
SOM
Award
$5,000
Requirements
- Must be a first year UCSF medical student or first year of entry from the Joint Medical Program (JMP) and not in MSTP or other advanced degree programs.
- Proposed project must research some aspect of oncology
- Must select a UCSF project and mentor
- Abstract and poster presentation at Inquiry Symposium
- Application must meet the minimum standards of the review committee and be submitted on time.
- Academic projects from all Domains of Science are eligible for funding, however, must be supported by a UCSF faculty mentor.
- Project must be carried out full-time and continuously throughout length of program.
Length
8 weeks
Contact
Location
UCSF
Application
Here is a list of potential Cancer Center faculty mentors.
Begin by verifying the deadline for the cycle you wish to apply for. You can access the application here when available.
- Application opens one month prior to the deadline. All applicants are notified of decisions 30 days from the deadline.
- All applications are due at 12:00pm (noon). Late submissions are not accepted past 12:00 pm (noon).
- If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Inquiry staff team. Inquiry Funding Faculty are also available anytime for consultations and support.
Please view a sample of the Summer Explore Application HERE.
Next Steps: Below is a quick reference list to ready yourself and your application.
- REVIEW FUNDING WEBSITE– login and review all funding opportunities, application and deadline information
- MEET YOUR INQUIRY ADVISOR – Your Inquiry Advisor will help you navigate the Summer Explore and Deep Explore components of the Inquiry Curriculum. Contact Inquiry if you need assistance.
- FIND A MENTOR AND PROJECT – use our online resources and participate in Visit-a-Mentor Program in Fall.
- CHECKOUT APPLICATION SAMPLES – see past example submissions by type.
- WATCH THE PROPOSAL WRITING MODULES – prepared by a longtime grant reviewer.
- REVIEW THE RUBRICS FOR GRANTS– see how your application will be scored.
Funding Sources
Funding Type
Summer Explore
