Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship Grant

Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Child Neurology Foundation
Amount: More than US $6,000
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship, offered by the Child Neurology Foundation, honors Dr. Swaiman's legacy in child neurology. This $6,000 scholarship supports three U.S. or Canadian medical students annually, who are interested in child neurology research. Recipients will receive travel funding to attend the Child Neurology Society meeting. Eligible students must be in their second or third year and conduct research under a child neurologist's guidance.

Overview

Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship To honor the legacy of Dr. Swaiman and his contribution to child neurology, the Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) offers the Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship thanks to the support of his wife and pediatric neurologist Dr. Phyllis Sher. Administered annually, the $6,000 summer research scholarship will be given to each of three (3) U.S. or Canadian medical students who have an interest in exploring a career in child neurology. Travel expenses of up to $1,500 will be provided to attend the annual Child Neurology Society meeting. The award will be open to second or third-year medical students for a basic or clinical research project in child neurology conducted under the direction of a child neurologist.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Second- or third-year medical studentsBasic or clinical research projects in pediatric neurology U.S. or Canada-based researchers Research projects must take place under the guidance of an established child neurologist.Travel expenses not exceeding $1,500Applications must also include a letter from the child neurology mentor agreeing to sponsor the student and oversee the project.

Ineligibility

Travel expenses exceeding $1,500Researchers prior to or beyond the second-to-third year of medical school Medical students based outside of the U.S. or Canada