NIDDK - Medical Student Research Training Program (MSRT) at Penn

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) provides 9 - 12 month fellowships to medical students interested in conducting basic science and translational research at Penn in diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases, hematology, renal disease, gastroenterology, or urology. Medical students (from US institutions) in good standing who have completed at least one year of medical school and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply. The stipend is over $24,000 for a full year. In addition, $4,200 for research support and health insurance will be allowed. In addition possible funds for travel to scientific meetings may be available. Interested students would get a supplement on one of the other NIDDK-supported T32s. Questions about funding should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Katz. It is expected that mentors will be selected from those already participating in these training programs. There is a two-part application process: 1) selection of the top 2-4 candidates by Penn's NIDDK MSRT advisory committee and 2) final decision on funding by NIDDK. Up to 4 students from Penn may be supported. No more than 2 students may be supported by the same training program area. All students considering applying for this fellowship should contact Dr. Jonathan Katz. Completed applications should be sent via email to the Combined Degree Associate Director. Check out the Program Guidelines for a list of potential mentors and the application process, including specific grant areas. For more information visit the NIDDK MSRT website. 

Check out the NIDDK MSRT presentation that Dr. Jonathan Katz presented at a previous Year Out Research Programs Information Session.