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
Program Stipend
- Research Stipend: up to $1,000
- Housing Stipend: up to $3,000 for eligible WWAMI students or Seattle-based students with demonstrated financial need
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:
- Interest in kidney, urology, or hematology research
- 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, 2026 through October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific.
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 30, 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific
- Submit applications via email to Dr. Sangeeta Hingorani (Program Director) at sangeeta.hingorani@seattlechildrens.org
- Please CC Genevieve Jordahl (Program Manager) at gcm11@uw.edu
For any questions about the application or the program, please contact the emails listed above.