The David E. Rogers Student Fellowship Award for Medical and Dental Students
The David E. Rogers Student Fellowship supports U.S. medical and dental students in summer research projects that advance community health and address the needs of underserved populations.
Funder: New York Academy of Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to five awards of $4,000 each for summer research projects (10–12 weeks).
Summary: Supports medical and dental students in the U.S. to conduct summer projects addressing community health and underserved populations.
Description
This fellowship enriches the educational experiences of medical and dental students by supporting summer projects that address medicine and dentistry as they relate to the health of communities, particularly underserved or disadvantaged populations. Projects can focus on clinical investigation, public health, epidemiology, health policy analysis, or activities that link biomedicine with community needs and social infrastructure. The award is intended for projects conducted between the first and second years of medical/dental school and emphasizes a commitment to community impact and health equity.
