NIH Medical Research Scholarship Program (MRSP)

Purpose
The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, the world’s largest research hospital, continues the proud tradition of training the next generation of clinician-scientists. The NIH Medical Research Scholarship Program (MRSP) is a year-long residential professional development program for research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students at the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, MD, as well as its satellite campuses.

The MRSP offers a robust investigational experience through a basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced mentor that matches their professional interests. Focused on helping develop a career in biomedical research, the MRSP year provides students with a dedicated advisor and a vast curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops. The NIH MRSP has a proven history of launching the next generation of clinician-scientists into highly successful, impactful careers.
Details

Medical, Dental, and Veterinary students currently enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years with a strong interest in biomedical research are eligible to apply. 

Eligibility
SOM
Length
12 months
Contact

Inquiries, requests, and correspondence regarding Medical Scholars Research Fellowship should be directed to: [email protected]

More information about our program can be found at: NIH Medical Research Scholars Program

Location
UCSF,
US
Application

2026/27 Award Cycle:

Online Application Open: September 1, 2025

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Students will be notified of their selection to interview by mid-January.  

Interviews will take place February 17 & 18, 2026 during a 2-day virtual program that also includes informational sessions. 

Notifications of selection for the MRSP Class of 2026-2027 will be sent on February 27.

The deadline to accept the offer will be March 6, 2026. 

 

Funding Sources
Funding Type
Yearlong Research