The NIEHS Medical Student Research Fellowships in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) provide the opportunity for third-year medical students to enhance their research skills in the resource-rich NIH environment through a one-year research training opportunity at NIEHS. Medical student trainees should email the Program Director,  Michael B. Fessler, M.D. ([email protected]) , with inquiries about potential projects and mentors. Fellowships will begin in late summer/early fall.

Who Is Eligible?

To apply, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).
• Be interested full-time medical students pursuing an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Have a strong interest in conducting basic, translational, clinical or epidemiological research.

Stipend

Starting from $46,100/year, see the Stipend Table for detail.

How to Apply

• Contact the NIEHS PI to devise a suitable project outline, hypothesis, and goals.
• Identify a NIEHS principal investigator (PI) whose research field is of interest to you. See the NIEHS labs link below for investigator information.
• The NIEHS PI must submit a recommendation letter to the program administrator  Mercedes E. Arana, Ph.D. ([email protected])  and  Michael B. Fessler, M.D. ([email protected])  that justifies your selection and details their plans for your success.
• When the PI and you reach an agreement, download and fill out an application form (214KB), and submit it by email as soon as possible. Letters of reference and a project description are also required.

Submit CV or contact us: [email protected].