Medical Student Education Program (MSE)
This grant supports public medical schools in states facing primary care shortages to expand or enhance medical student education for future physicians.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$1,625,000 per award (4 years, 7 months); ~$13,000,000 total program funding; 8 awards expected
Summary: Supports public medical schools in states with the greatest projected primary care physician shortages to expand and enhance medical student education, with a focus on primary care careers in underserved areas.
Key Information: 1% minimum cost sharing required; only accredited public medical schools in select states are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity provides funding to accredited public medical schools located in states with the highest projected shortages of primary care physicians. The program aims to expand and enhance medical student education to encourage more graduates to pursue primary care careers, particularly in rural, Tribal, and other underserved areas. Funding supports curriculum development (including nutrition and chronic disease management), direct student support, infrastructure, and partnerships with community-based organizations and clinical sites.
