Medical Student Research Initiation Grant
Purpose
To provide opportunities for Medical Students to participate in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.
Details
- $4,000 per year for 2-3 months devoted to research during the academic year.
- Must be a Medical Student in a US or Canadian Medical School.
- Applicant must have designated time for research and no clinical responsibility.
- Preference is given to individuals pursuing a career in Colon and Rectal Surgery and whose project has a mentor or co-investigator who is a Fellow or Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Eligibility
SOM
Award
$4,000
Requirements
- Award is given on a competitive basis.
- A maximum of 3 per year are given.
- MSRIG is for salary and living expenses only. Funds may not be used for other purposes.
- No other funding or salary support is allowed.
- During grant period, awardee is expected to not be engaged in any clinical activities.
- MSRIG is limited to “Direct Cost Only” budgets. Additional indirect costs will not be approved.
Length
2-3 months devoted to research during the academic year
Contact
For grant-specific questions, please contact the Research Foundation administrative office at rf@fascrs.org or (847) 607-6410 and ask to speak to the foundation grants manager.
Location
UCSF,
US
Application
Application Deadline March 15
Review/Notification Date May/June
The Research Foundation of the ASCRS uses a web-based platform for all grant submissions. Full instructions are available on the site in the top-right hand corner of the screen linked here.
Funding Sources
Funding Type
Summer Explore
