The Medical Student Research Training (MSRT) program provides mentored support for medical students interested in taking a year off from their medical school studies to work in an academic research lab. Support will be provided through an administrative supplement to an active NIDDK institutional training grant (T32 or TL1) in the an area of research within the NIDDK mission. A list of currently funded T32 program locations with the Principal Investigator contact information is available on the NIDDK website. Providing the opportunity for students to interrupt their medical school studies for up to 12 months to pursue a research project should help them solidify their decisions to pursue a research career, focus their research interests, and provide a background for future training and career development programs once they have completed their medical training.
Application Due Date(s) – March 19, 2025, March 19, 2026, March 19, 2027
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Guidelines for the T32/TL1 Principal Investigator and candidate medical student
For an application to be considered, a medical student must:
- Have established a relationship with a faculty sponsor at a funded NIDDK T32/TL1 where the program goals align with the candidate’s proposed research at least 2-4 months prior to application submission date
- Be a medical student in good standing
- Have completed at least one year of medical school education
- Have full time commitment of a minimum of 9 months, up to a maximum of 12 months, to participate in the program
- Have the permission of the Dean of their medical school to participate in this program at their own or another institution
- Be a U.S. citizens or permanent resident
NOTE: Students who have previously earned a Ph.D. or who are enrolled in a combined M.D./Ph.D. program are not eligible.
Applications must be submitted by the T32/TL1 Principal Investigator (PI)’s organization. To apply, the candidate should contact the PI of a currently funded NIDDK T32 /TL1 program to inquire about their willingness to submit an application on his/her behalf.