Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship

Application Deadline: February 13, 2009

Sponsored by the AAN's Undergraduate Education Subcommittee, the Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship program offers members of the AAN's Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) program a summer stipend of $3,000 to conduct a project in either an institutional, clinical or laboratory setting where there are ongoing programs of research, service or training, or a private practice.

Only applicants from schools with established SIGN chapters are eligible to apply.

The AAN will award up to 20 scholarships to first- or second-year medical students who have a supporting preceptor and a project with clearly defined goals. The project is to be conducted through a U.S. or Canadian institution of the student's choice and jointly designed by the student and sponsoring institution. More than one student from an institution may apply, but only one student will be selected from an institution.

The scholarship program was established to stimulate individuals to pursue careers in neurology in either research or practice settings.

Application Materials

In order for the application to be considered complete, students should submit:

• Completed application form
• 1-2 page project proposal
• 1-2 page Curriculum Vitae
• 2 letters of recommendation: one from the project preceptor and one from the SIGN faculty advisor
• Completed tax form (W-9 for U.S. and Statement of Citizenship for Canadian students)

Eligibility:

• The AAN will award up to twenty $3,000 scholarships to first or second-year AAN medical student members who have a supporting preceptor and a project with clearly defined goals. Third-year AAN medical student members who are on an official summer break will also be considered with accompanying documentation. One graduating medical student from each institution is eligible to receive the award.
• The project is to be conducted through a US or Canadian institution of the student's choice and jointly designed by the student and sponsoring institution. Only applicants from schools with established SIGN chapters are eligible to apply. More than one student from an institution may apply, but only one student will be selected from an institution.
• Applicants must be AAN medical student members at the time of application submission.

Submit material to the address below.

AAN Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship
Cheryl Alementi
American Academy of Neurology
1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116

Contact Cheryl Alementi at calementi@aan.com or (651) 695-2737 with questions.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the Summer Research Scholarship is February 13, 2009.

Apply for the 2009 AAN Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship