MED2028 NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) – Opportunity for Medical Students

[Dimitra Bourboulia]

Dear Upstate Medical Students,

As we do each year, ORMS would like to share an excellent research opportunity offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) is a highly competitive, year-long research training program for medical, dental, and veterinary students. Participants conduct basic, clinical, or translational research with an NIH mentor at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, or affiliated satellite campuses. The program also includes a structured curriculum, professional development, networking, and interactions with leading clinician-scientists.

Students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of medical school are eligible to apply.

Students interested in a dedicated research year and a career incorporating biomedical research are strongly encouraged to explore this opportunity and review the application requirements and deadlines. Details are shown in the attachment and below.

Best regards,

Dimitra Bourboulia, PhD
Director, Office of Research for Medical Students (ORMS)


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Dimitra Bourboulia, PhD, SFCSSI
Associate Professor, Department of Urology
Assistant Dean for UME and GME Research
Director, Office of Research for Medical Students
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State University of New York, Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
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The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, the world’s largest research hospital, continues a proud tradition of training the next generation of clinician-scientists.  The Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education offers multiple opportunities for undergraduate medical school students who seek experience in basic, translational, or clinical research.

The NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) 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, Maryland, 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, the NIH MRSP also provides students with a dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring world-renowned clinician-scientists, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.  Over 600 alumni strong, the NIH MRSP has a proven history of helping launch the next generation of biomedical researchers into highly successful, impactful careers.  The  The (Future) Doctor Is In | NIH Intramural Research Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://irp.nih.gov/blog/post/2024/06/med-students-dip-their-toes-into-irp-research__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Lb_gVT-LIrIlNlimYL8f0-UfbJxCrG8iuo1n3te721wOfZ9RPJsrB01r2aTgOYZPylpZCv-hQqP1vBuy9uhx4o_c$> offers a glimpse into how this career development program has benefited some of our recent students.  Students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year are eligible to apply.

We will begin to accept applications on SEPTEMBER 1st, 2026 for the 2027-2028 academic year.
****The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2026.****
Please make note of the earlier application cycle and deadline this year and share with your students.

Our NIH MRSP team will be conducting a virtual information webinar on Thursday, October 8th at 1:00PM EST.   Webinar details will be provided the first week of September.

More information can be found at: NIH Medical Research Scholars Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Lb_gVT-LIrIlNlimYL8f0-UfbJxCrG8iuo1n3te721wOfZ9RPJsrB01r2aTgOYZPylpZCv-hQqP1vBuy9hcd3NN8$>.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the MRSP, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrsp at mail.nih.gov<mailto:mrsp at mail.nih.gov>.

In addition, 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.  Information can be found at: Clinical Center Summer Internship Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cc.nih.gov/training/students/summer_internships.html__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Lb_gVT-LIrIlNlimYL8f0-UfbJxCrG8iuo1n3te721wOfZ9RPJsrB01r2aTgOYZPylpZCv-hQqP1vBuy9mMTG-kI$>.

The NIH Clinical Electives Program offers year-round clinical opportunities for senior medical and dental 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.  Eligibility requirements and application information can be found on our website: NIH Clinical Electives Program. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cc.nih.gov/training/students/clinical_electives.html__;!!GobTDDpD7A!Lb_gVT-LIrIlNlimYL8f0-UfbJxCrG8iuo1n3te721wOfZ9RPJsrB01r2aTgOYZPylpZCv-hQqP1vBuy9phwP-xg$>

We look forward to you and your students’ participation.

Dina Parekh, MD
Director, Undergraduate Medical Education Training Programs
NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
NIH Clinical Electives Program
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
240-992-4016 (cell)

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