Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship​​ Grant

The Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship, awarded by Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, supports first and second-year medical students conducting research over 2 to 12 months. With a total funding of $7,000, students can receive reimbursement for travel expenses up to $1,000 for presenting their findings at national conferences. Eligibility requires enrollment in schools with active AΩA chapters, while those taking a year off for research or holding a PhD are ineligible.

Financial support is for research to be conducted over a 2 -12 month period (minimum of 240 hours). The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism.
The Award
$7,000, of which $3,000 will be paid on announcement of the award, and $3,000 will be paid after receipt and approval of the final research report.
In addition, each student will be reimbursed a maximum of $1,000 to cover travel expenses related to the presentation of their Fellowship research results at a national meeting or conference that takes place within one year of distribution of the final check. Within 60 days following the travel, students will need to complete and submit the reimbursement form found on AΩA’s website along with a copy of the conference registration form or agenda and all related receipts.

Eligibility

First and second-year medical students from schools with active AΩA Chapters, or Associations, are eligible.  Students must be actively enrolled in medical school classes. Funds from the fellowship are expected to be the major source of support for the student.Only one candidate from each school may be nominated.A student may only receive one fellowship from AΩA during medical school.All members of the application packet (Councilor, mentor, and Dean) who are AΩA members, must have paid their current annual dues or lifetime dues for active status.

Ineligibility

Students taking a year off for research or to gain a PhD are not eligible.  Students who are already PhD holders are not eligible.