Wilson Scholars: Summer Research Grant Program

As Wilson Scholars, students are assigned to a research laboratory and a mentor from the first week in July through the end of August. Scholars participate in a weekly lecture program focused on career development and present a poster at the annual Cardiovascular Scientific Retreat. Download the Program Flyer

Program Benefits

• $4,000 stipend for 9 week summer research program (from mid-June, 2019 – early August, 2019)
• Certificate signifying status as a Lillehei Heart Institute Scholar

Application Process

• All applications must include a Med school transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable), a letter of recommendation, a list of short term and long term goals, and a curriculum vitae. Submission of an undergraduate transcript is also recommended but not required.
• Application materials should be submitted online 
• Applications will be accepted from January 15, 2019 through March 1, 2019.

Instructions for online application

Review and selection of awards

• Deadline for submission is midnight, March 1, 2019.
• Notification of selection March 29, 2019
• Requirements: Applicant must be a first-year medical school student.

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a committee of representatives from the Medical School and from LHI.