Applications for the MedStAR 2025 academic year are now open. Applications close on October 15, 2024 at midnight.
University of Washington first year medical students from all UWSOM foundation sites are welcome to apply. Please note that participation in MedStAR is contingent upon acceptance/ability to participate in the III Discovery pathway and being eligible for federal grants. Students doing RUOP are ineligible for MedStAR. The MedStAR program provides a $5,000 stipend for the summer research block between 1st and 2nd year to support students to attend our program.
All students will be required to submit the following information as part of their MedStAR application:
- Online MedStAR Student Application
- Includes statement of interest (400 words or less) and Curriculum Vita (CV)
Applicants may be be invited to meet with program faculty to discuss the applicant’s future career and research interests to determine whether the student fits the program, and their interests align with the mentors and projects.
Students will be notified of program acceptance, mentoring team and proposed project in November.
Students should not be involved in other funded projects over the summer. MedStAR includes additional training, clinical shadowing experiences and lectures that fill the summer quarter.