J. Jacob Kaplan Award

Four J. Jacob Kaplan awards are presented for the most meritorious student papers on either clinical or basic medical research and includes a $5,000 award*. An award is available for research in three fields of medicine: immunology in diagnosis and treatment of cancer; gastroenterology; and, cardiology. The awards are intended to encourage and recognize scholarly achievement in medical research by young investigators at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

*Award amount increased for 2025.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled or those who have been enrolled during the previous academic year as undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities or Duluth campuses.
• Individuals who have conducted medical research under supervision in any Medical School department.

Nomination Process

The nomination form and all application materials should be submitted electronically as a single PDF.

• A cover letter outlining the nature of the research
• The research paper
• A letter from the faculty sponsor outlining the role the student played in the research and the significance to the field of research
• Student CV