Medical Student Summer Research Program

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Jumpstart your research career with this 8-week, full-time summer experience for rising MS1s and MS2s. Work with expert mentors in kidney, urology, or hematology, and take part in hands-on research, seminars, and career-building events.

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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
  • 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

Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2025 through October 24th. Additional details will be posted here on our website once available.