Research Grants

The Minnesota Medical Foundation encourages innovative research by Medical School students and awards grants to students pursuing basic and clinical research interests. Two types of awards are available:

• $4,000 grants to third- and fourth-year students for 12 weeks of research during free or elective periods. Applications are received three times a year.  First Friday in January, May 1 and September 1.  Applicants are informed of the committee's decision within six weeks from the submission date.
• $3,000 grants to first-year students for eight weeks of research during the summer after Year One. Applicants are informed of the committee's decision within approximately six weeks from the submission date.

To apply for a grant, read the complete guidelines, and download the application form (Microsoft Word). For more information about MMF grants, contact Kevin Gilbertson at 612-624-2627 or k.gilbertson@mmf.umn.edu.

Final Progress Reports

Have you recently completed work as a result of a grant made by the Minnesota Medical Foundation? Complete our student grant final progress report form (Microsoft Word).