Doris Duke
Clinical Research Fellowship
for Medical Students
Perelman School of Medicine
at the University of Pennsylvania
Financial Information
The program provides a number of financial benefits:
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Stipend of $28,000 (for 2012-2013)
- $5,000 for research-related expenses
- Enrollment in Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Fundamentals of Medical Research I: Epidemiologic Study Designs.
- Individual health insurance coverage
- Some funds for relocation for non-Penn students (amount varies based on the cost of relocation)
- Coverage of most term bill fees for Penn students billed by Penn and coverage of any visiting student fees for non-Penn students billed by Penn
Note: Non-Penn students should retain student status at their home institutions in order to maintain eligibility for health insurance, loan deferments and malpractice coverage. Students will be responsible for covering any tuition or continuation of enrollment costs billed by their home institutions.
Taxes
The fellowship is paid as a monthly stipend and is subject to Federal but not State tax. However, no taxes are withheld and students are expected to file quarterly estimated taxes.
Updated November 8, 2012