2027 NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship

A US$2,500 summer fellowship introduces medical students to neurosurgical laboratory research, with mentorship from a neurosurgical investigator who belongs to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. The research takes place between May and August 2027. Applications include a project proposal and mentor support; funds are paid to the research institution and indirect costs are excluded. Duplicate fellowship funding from another source is prohibited. Applications close November 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Medical students in accredited U.S., Canadian or Mexican programmes who will have completed at least one year of medical school by the fellowship start. Caribbean medical schools with U.S. clinical campuses may be considered. PhD, MD/PhD, gap-year and post-baccalaureate students are ineligible. Applicants must identify an AANS-member neurosurgical investigator sponsor.