Medical Student Research Supplement Award Grant

The Medical Student Research Supplement Award by the Dermatology Foundation supports medical students' research in dermatology, encouraging diversity and inclusion. This award offers $5,000 for direct research expenses, fostering the involvement of full-time students from underrepresented backgrounds. Eligible applicants must be current or former DF career development awardees and must recruit medical students pursuing MD or DO degrees who meet specific academic criteria. The award enhances research participation and strengthens the academic workforce in dermatology.

The Dermatology Foundation is pleased to once again offer an award developed to enhance medical student research participation in the field of dermatology and the specialty’s academic workforce — the Medical Student Research Supplement Award (MSRSA). The MSRSA is available to current and recent recipients of DF career development awards to supplement their current efforts on existing research projects. Each award is to be used to support the in-depth participation of a full-time medical student who may be a member of the following groups, but not limited to:

• Racial and ethnic minoritiesSexual and gender minoritiesUnderserved/disadvantaged populations
• The funded project enables completion of a defined full-time research plan spanning 6-12 weeks.
• What is the Medical Student Research Supplement Award?

The Medical Student Research Supplement Award provides $5,000 for direct expenses associated with the participation of an eligible medical student in a research project. Expenses may include but are not limited to travel, lodging, and a salary stipend for the student. Award funds may not be used for indirect expenses and are payable to the applicant’s institution.
Award payments will be made in two installments.
An initial payment of $4,000 is made to the recipient’s institution at the start of the award period.
The remaining $1,000 is payable upon receipt of the medical student’s summary of their research experience following the end of the award period, and the institution’s financial reconciliation.

Eligibility

The Medical Student Research Supplement Award is available to a current or former DF career development awardee who meets the following two requirements: Is a current career development awardee OR is the recipient of a year 1 career development award that was awarded in 2010 or later.AND Is a faculty member in a department of dermatology that is ACGME-approved for residency training.Applicants are responsible for recruiting an interested medical student who meets all the following eligibility requirements:Is pursuing an MD or DO degree at an accredited U.S. medical/osteopathic school.Is in good standing at their academic institution.Will be able to complete the research plan PRIOR to graduation.