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 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

Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2025 through October 31st at 5:00pm. 

Please submit the following in PDF format:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Statement of Interest [up to 2 pages] including:

    • Why are you interested in kidney, urology, or hematology research?

    • Description of previous research experience
    • Current research interests
    • Long-term academic and professional goals
    • Please share any life experiences that have shaped your decisions to pursue a career in medicine and research

Submission & Contact

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm 

For any questions about the application or the program, contact the emails listed above.