Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program
Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program supports medical students with mentored aging research and geriatrics training to encourage careers in academic geriatrics.
Funder: American Federation for Aging Research
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (PARIS at Augusta University) | Other centers: contact directly for deadlines
Funding Amounts: Approximately $1,980 per month for 8–12 weeks; no additional travel or housing funds
Summary: Short-term scholarships provide medical students with mentored aging research and geriatrics training to encourage careers in academic geriatrics.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship, non-citizen national status, or permanent residency is required; temporary and student visa holders are ineligible.
Description
Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and listed by the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), MSTAR introduces medical students to aging-related research and geriatrics early in their training. Mentorship from experts and experiences beyond the usual medical school curriculum aim to encourage careers in academic geriatrics and strengthen the physician-scientist workforce serving an aging population.
Students undertake structured research, clinical, and didactic experiences at National Training Centers, tailored to their training level and interests. Projects span basic, translational, clinical, and health services research relevant to older people. Training generally takes place during the summer over eight to twelve weeks. Scholars are also invited to submit abstracts for research poster presentations at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting.
