Postgraduate Fellowship​​ Grant

Postgraduate Fellowship​​ Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Postgraduate Fellowship by Alpha Omega Alpha aims to support medical residents and fellows in conducting research or scholarly projects that align with the society's mission. A total of ten fellowships, each worth $2,000, will be awarded, with funding distributed in two phases. Applicants must be nominated by their program directors from institutions with an active AΩA Chapter, fostering leadership and professionalism in the medical community.

Overview

NOTE: Proposal must include a letter of endorsement from the AΩA Councilor. Mission Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Its mission statement is: Alpha Omega Alpha — dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:recognizing high educational achievement;honoring gifted teaching;encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community;supporting the ideals of humanism; andpromoting service to others. Postgraduate Fellowship​​ Postgraduate awards will be given to residents and fellows for research or scholarly projects in the spirit of the AΩA mission. Up to 10 fellowships of $2,000 each, with one-half paid on announcement of the fellowship, and one-half paid on approval of the final report. Schools, departments, and/or programs are encouraged to provide additional or matching funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Medical residents and fellows in programs at institutions with an active AΩA Chapter or association. Applicants must be nominated by their residency or fellowship program directors.Only one candidate per school may be nominated. Applicants need not be AΩA members, however, those who are members must have active status. In addition, all AΩA members included in the submission packet must have active status.

Ineligibility

AΩA does not pay indirect costs.