Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)
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Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
A one-year intensive research training program for medical and dental students at the National Institutes of Health. The program offers students opportunities to engage in research early in their careers while addressing the critical need for a pipeline of talented scientists capable of turning discovery into improved health.
Focus Areas:
- Various research areas including cancer, cardiology, neurology, and biomedical sciences
- Research conducted at NIH intramural programs
Program Components:
- Comprehensive research training with close mentorship from NIH investigators
- Workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and drug development
- Clinical teaching rounds at the NIH Clinical Center (the nation's premier research hospital)
- Two-week exploratory period to assess research interests before formal project assignment
- One-year focused research project
- Networking and social engagement with cohort members
- Weekly lectures from scientific leaders
Eligibility: Medical and dental students (competitive admissions)
Location: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Track Record: Notable alumni achievements include:
- Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition prize winners
- Recipients of prestigious fellowships (Rhodes Scholarship, Medical Student Training in Aging Research Program, etc.)
- Successfully transitioned to academic and clinical research careers
Geographic Scope: United States and international (accepts students from across the country)
Funding Partners (2016-2017 cohort): American Association for Dental Research, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Genentech, alumni of student research programs, and other individuals
Note: FNIH actively seeks funding partners for upcoming classes.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Application Portal: cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp
- Competitive Selection: Competitive admissions process
- Contact: Students interested in applying should visit the portal for current application deadlines and requirements
What Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 21
- Total given
- $21.81M
- Median grant
- $250K
- Range
- $15K–$8.7M
- By dollars: Maryland 84%, North Carolina 5%, Pennsylvania 3%. Top recipient cities: Bethesda, MD; Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Nihniams · Bethesda, MD
Research
$8.7M
Nihnci · Bethesda, MD
Research
$3.72M
NIH Nimh · Bethesda, MD
Research
$2.61M
Nihniaid · Bethesda, MD
Research
$1.83M
Research Triangle Institute · Raleigh, NC
Research
$836K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
- Education
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