Summer Explore Research Fellowship
• 8 full-time contiguous weeks (including one week vacation)
• UCSF faculty mentorship
• Research poster
• Abstract
The Inquiry Funding Office awards Summer Explore stipends once annually in April. SOM Summer Explore Fellowship is competitive and funding is not guaranteed (~ 80% acceptance rate). If awarded, grants include:
- $5,000 stipend, distributed in June.
- Participation in Summer Explore Symposium in December.
- Eligibility for Short-Term Dean's Prize.
Timeline: Please verify the hard deadlines for the cycle you wish to apply for.
Intramural Funding Sources:
SOM Summer Explore Research: All forms of medically- related research (e.g. clinical research, basic research, education research, and social science research) carried out full-time for during the summer between the first and second year of medical school.
Summer Curriculum Ambassador Program: CURAM Fellowship consists of teams of students and faculty who build and refine the Bridges curriculum, while establishing new ways of training to be a physician. Contact [email protected]
Please review Summer Explore Research Frequently Asked Questions for information on beginning your research term early, stipend support, IRB information and more!
What if I am not funded?
- Mentor: Check with your mentors ahead of applying! They may have discretionary or departmental funds available to support students.
- External grants: We encourage all applicants to apply for as many fellowships as possible to increase their chances of funding.
Search additional funding opportunities here.
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Must select a UCSF mentor. If the project is away from UCSF, there must be both an on-site mentor AND a UCSF mentor, including research abroad.
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Application must meet the minimum standards of the review committee and be submitted on time.
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Must be first year medical student and not in MSTP or other advanced degree programs.
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JMP Eligibility: One Summer Explore Fellowship per JMP student, either first or second summer.
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Academic projects from all Domains of Science are eligible for funding, however, must be supported by a UCSF faculty mentor.
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Project must be carried out full-time and continuously throughout length of program.
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Applications for travel to areas that carry a US State Department Travel Advisory of “Reconsider Travel” or “Do Not Travel” and/or a UC Trip Planner security rating of 5 or higher require special administrative approval prior to application for funding. Approval is reviewed on a case by case basis.
General questions: Inquiry Team
Funding/Administration/Application Questions: Avila Omokaro, Inquiry Funding Specialist
Faculty questions/advising: IFO Faculty
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.
Note: “UCSF does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.”
