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.