Medical Degree Program Admissions Application Criteria & Process Admission Requirements How to Apply FAQs Transfer Policy & Procedures Contact Us Curriculum Electives Information for Incoming Students Student Support Research Opportunities The UCI School of Medicine is supportive of student research efforts and provides various funding opportunities for students to engage in research throughout the academic year. In addition, the Office of Student Support maintains a current repository of various opportunities offered within and outside of the institution. Home Education Medical Education Medical Degree Program MD Programs Research Opportunities Pursue Your Research Interests The UCI School of Medicine offers many exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in basic science and clinical research. All medical students who are motivated to pursue research interests are encouraged to do so. The Office of Student Support offers competitive sources for stipends for students who wish to participate in research projects with special attention paid to opportunities which allow for up to two months of full-time research during the two-month vacation break between the first and second year. Medical Student Research Program (MSRP) The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) has coordinated a 4-year program in collaboration with the School of Medicine for students who wish to participate in research during medical school. Students work one-on-one with a faculty mentor in the research field of their choosing to develop a project resulting in an abstract, poster or publication. The MSRP provides students the opportunity to participate in formalized mentored research while providing resources to support these efforts such as: IRB submission help, grant writing assistance, funding opportunities, statistical support and more. For more information, please visit our website or contact Brooke Piercy at piercyb@hs.uci.edu. A list of faculty mentors available through this program can be found ICTS MSRP mentors page. Discover Your Research Potential Summer Research Fellowship Program The UCI School of Medicine Dean’s Office Summer Research Fellowship Program provides stipends for students to participate in research at UCI. Lists of available faculty sponsors and their research interests are provided to aid students in their search for a sponsor. Students submit a brief (maximum two pages) research proposal to apply for Dean’s Office funding and faculty committees review the proposals and make recommendations regarding funding to the Associate Dean for Students. A list of external funding sources of support for student research is also made available and staff assistance is provided to students interested in applying for funding. Please contact the Office of Student Support for more information. In addition, annual funding is available to students who wish to attend and/or present at regional or national conferences. The UCI School of Medicine maintains a repository of research opportunities via the Student Affairs blog. The blog is updated regularly with opportunities within and outside of the institution. Funded Summer Research The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) has two NIH-funded (T-35) research training programs to support projects focused on basic, clinical and translational science. These summer programs provide a dedicated weekly stipend for up to 12 weeks of consecutive full-time research between the months of May and August, and funds for research expenses (lab materials, statistical support, etc.). Grant funding is available for research projects related to the following areas: The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) NIDDK supports research projects related to diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases, liver and other digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, obesity, kidney and urologic diseases and hematologic diseases. More information on supported research projects and their mission can be found on the NIDDK website. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Research projects related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), aging, and the health and well-being of older people are supported. Projects focusing on ADRD will be prioritized. More information on supported research projects and their mission can be found on the NIA website. This opportunity supports first-year medical students completing 8-12 weeks of full-time research during the summer between MS1 and MS2. MSTP students beyond MS1 who have 8-12 weeks of consecutive dedicated summer research time are also eligible to apply. For more information, please visit our website or contact Brooke Piercy at piercyb@hs.uci.edu. Student Affairs Blog Bookmark and visit the Student Affairs Blog for research opportunities. Visit Blog Med Student Anonymous Feedback Form The Office of Medical Education at the UCI School of Medicine is interested in hearing your ideas, feedback and concerns. Give Feedback