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Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship in Alpha Omega Alpha

Alpha Omega Alpha

The Opportunity

Financial support for research to be conducted either during a continual period of a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks; 30 hours or more per week; or an average of 4 hours per week for 12 months. The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism.

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.

The Award

$6,000, of which $2,500 will be paid on announcement of the award, and $2,500 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.

Proposal to Councilors

Councilors and their selection committees will select one proposal for submission. The proposal must include:

Title Page: to include Name, Medical School, Year of Graduation, Title of Project, Mentors name and email;
A summary (four or fewer pages) of the research project written by the applicant, single-spaced, in 12-point type with 1- inch margins, as follows: title, hypothesis, rationale, background information, methods and sample size, plan for data analysis, potential significance, role of the student in preparation and execution of the project, an estimate of the number of weeks that the student will devote to the project, and an acronym definition list;
The project bibliography;
Proof of IRB or IACUC approval; no longer than 2 pages. Please do not include the whole IRB/IACUC submission;
The student’s CV (no more than 3-4 pages);
A letter of support from the faculty mentor/research supervisor indicating his/her commitment of time and interest to the project and student, and
The faculty mentor/research supervisor’s biographical sketch (3-4 pages – see NIH format for an example). Do not send the mentor’s complete CV.

Application

Applications must be submitted online through the AΩA website using the online submission link below and must include, all above mentioned items, and:

A letter of endorsement from the AΩA Councilor; and
A Dean’s endorsement letter that should include comments on the student’s achievements and potential, and the suitability of the faculty mentor/research supervisor.

Specialties

Biochemistry

Health Disparities

Leadership and Administration

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Healthcare Delivery

Microbiology

Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

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

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Alpha Omega Alpha

Address: 12635 E. Montview Blvd. Suite 270 Aurora, CO 80045

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