May 19th – July 25th, 2025                       

  MD/PhD Summer Undergraduate Research Program Application

The University of Louisville MD/PhD Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a combined MD/PhD degree. The program will introduce students to physician-scientist career paths, clearly explain the MD/PhD application process, and mentor underrepresented students and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students will spend 10 weeks in the lab of a University of Louisville faculty mentor, shadow a clinician each week, and have regular interactions with current MD/PhD students. Research areas to choose from include: Cancer Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental Disorders, Health Services and Clinical Investigation, Bioengineering, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biochemistry.

The program runs from May 19th to July 25th, 2025, with observance of three holidays with no class: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. The timeline breaks down the entire breadth of the fellowship.

Program Highlights

• 10 week research project conducted in the laboratory of a University of Louisville scientist
• Weekly afternoon shadowing a clinician
• Weekly research seminars
• Weekly professional development seminars
• Interactions with current MD/PhD Students

Program Benefits

• Enhance research skills
• Gain insight into MD/PhD application process and physician-scientist careers
• $5,500 stipend
• Housing on the University of Louisville campus
• Travel allowance
• Networking and professional development

Program Requirements

• Complete research project
• Attend the weekly seminars
• Give presentation and research poster at final symposium
• Complete pre- and post-evaluation surveys
• The position requires a full-time effort and commitment during the entire 9 week program.

Program Eligibility

• Age 18 or over (as of start of program)
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• GPA 3.0 or above

Program Contact

Rania Gomaa; Program Coordinator Senior

Program Application 

• Complete the Application (click on button below) including copies of transcripts, and two short written essays
• Application deadline is February 1, 2025

MD/PhD Summer Undergraduate Research Program Application