Opportunities for Students

Learning and discovery does not only happen in the classroom. From research, conferences, to fellowships and beyond, the medical school is always learning about new opportunities available to students to gain valuable experience outside the classroom and the medical school.

Research Opportunities, Grants, Fellowships, and Programs

Includes research opportunities for students and residents
Students have a wide range of opportunities to gain hands-on research experience, and contribute to medical advancements that create a healthier future for everyone. Students can do research for credit, for pay (such as through grant stipends), or as a volunteer.

University of Minnesota Foundation Medical Student Research Grants

The University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) encourages innovative research by Medical School students and awards grants to students pursuing basic, clinical, or community-based research interests. The goal of this program is to encourage medical students to conduct independent, mentored, academic research using a protocol of their own design.

AAMC Research and Training Opportunities

Find research and training opportunities available for current medical students.

Experts@Minnesota

Make your own opportunity. Connect and collaborate across all academic disciplines regardless of organizational affiliation or position.

Funding Opportunities