Progam Details
The University of Washington’s NCOR-KUH Program offers an exciting 8-week summer research experience for rising first- and second-year medical students interested in kidney, urologic, or benign hematologic research. In partnership with the UW School of Medicine’s Triple I Program, selected students will work full-time in a research lab under the mentorship of expert faculty. In addition to hands-on research, participants will take part in seminars, networking events, and career development sessions designed to foster connections and support future careers in KUH science.
Program Benefits
- Program stipend support for summer research activities
- Mentorship by leading researchers in KUH fields
- Participation in career development events and research symposia
- Poster presentation at a fall research symposium
Mentor Matching
Students will be paired with mentors based on their stated research interests. A list of available mentors and project descriptions will be shared with accepted applicants.
Eligibility
Students interested in applying must meet the following criteria to be considered for the NCOR-KUH Summer Medical Student Research Program:
- Current medical students within the WWAMI region entering their first or second year
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Committed to full-time research (30–35 hours/week) during the program dates
- Must meet the requirements of the UW Triple I program
The Application
We are not accepting medical student research applications at this time. Please check back for future opportunities.
For any questions about the application or the program, please contact our Program Director, Dr. Sangeeta Hingorani, at sangeeta.hingorani@seattlechildrens.org.