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 (Anticipated): June 2026 (full application deadline, projected) | September 2026 (final submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $13,000,000. Typical awards: $1,000,000–$1,625,000 per award; up to 8 awards; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports public medical schools in states with the greatest projected primary care physician shortages to expand or enhance medical student education.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and requirements may change; current MSE grantees are not eligible.
Description
This program provides grant funding to accredited public, allopathic, and osteopathic medical schools located in U.S. states with the highest projected shortages of primary care physicians. The goal is to expand or support education for medical students who are preparing to become physicians, thereby addressing anticipated workforce gaps in primary care. Funding is intended to help eligible institutions enhance curriculum, infrastructure, and support for students pursuing careers in medicine, particularly in underserved areas.
