Medical Student Research Supplement Award
Enhancing Medical Student Research Participation in Dermatology
The Dermatology Foundation is pleased to once again offer an award developed to enhance medical student research participation in the field of dermatology and the specialty’s academic workforce — the Medical Student Research Supplement Award (MSRSA). The MSRSA is available to current and recent recipients of DF career development awards to supplement their current efforts on existing research projects. Each award is to be used to support the in-depth participation of a full-time medical student who may be a member of the following groups, but not limited to:
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- Sexual and gender minorities
- Underserved/disadvantaged populations
The funded project enables completion of a defined full-time research plan spanning 6-12 weeks.
Application deadline extended for Fall applications! All applications are now due November 15, 2025, midnight CT.
Interested Medical Students Can Take the First Step
The MSRSA supports a partnership between current and former DF career development award recipients and an eligible medical student. Medical students can take the first step in finding a mentor by reviewing the DF CDA recipients of the past few years. This information can be found on our website and in our annual reports.
For questions regarding the MSRSA please reach out to us at dfrap@dermatologyfoundation.org
What is the Medical Student Research Supplement Award?
The Medical Student Research Supplement Award provides $5,000 for direct expenses associated with the participation of an eligible medical student in a research project. Expenses may include but are not limited to travel, lodging, and a salary stipend for the student. Award funds may not be used for indirect expenses and are payable to the applicant’s institution.
Award payments will be made in two installments.
- An initial payment of $4,000 is made to the recipient’s institution at the start of the award period.
- The remaining $1,000 is payable upon receipt of the medical student’s summary of their research experience following the end of the award period, and the institution’s financial reconciliation.
Am I eligible?
If you meet all of the requirements below, you may be eligible to apply for the MSRSA.
a. The Medical Student Research Supplement Award is available to a current or former DF career development awardee who meets the following two requirements:
• Is a current career development awardee OR is the recipient of a year 1 career development award that was awarded in 2010 or later.
AND
• Is a faculty member in a department of dermatology that is ACGME-approved for residency training.
b. Applicants are responsible for recruiting an interested medical student who meets all the following eligibility requirements:
• Is pursuing an MD or DO degree at an accredited U.S. medical/osteopathic school.
• Is in good standing at their academic institution.
• Will be able to complete the research plan PRIOR to graduation.
How do I apply for a Medical Student Research Supplement Award?
The project mentor should apply for a Medical Student Research Supplement Award and is responsible for recruiting an eligible medical student. The Applicant Instructions will help guide the process. Applications are now accepted twice a year. Our spring-summer cycle applications are due July 15. Our fall cycle will close on November 1, 2025.
Please use the application instructions below to confirm your eligibility and submit your application.
Questions?
Should you have any questions regarding the Medical Student Research Supplement Award, please contact the Dermatology Foundation staff at dfrap@dermatologyfoundation.org or 847-328-2256.