Summer Student Fellowships
The Parkinson’s Foundation Summer Student Fellowships offer mentored research opportunities for advanced undergraduates and medical students to gain hands-on experience in Parkinson’s disease research.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 for 10 weeks of research; up to $1,000 additional travel funds available
Summary: Supports advanced undergraduates and medical students in mentored summer research projects related to Parkinson's disease.
Key Information: Open to national and international applicants; requires a dedicated mentor for the project.
Description
The Summer Student Fellowships program from the Parkinson’s Foundation is designed to foster early interest in Parkinson’s disease research among advanced undergraduate and medical students. The fellowship provides hands-on, mentored research experience over a 10-week period, allowing students to develop research skills and gain exposure to the Parkinson’s research community. The program aims to cultivate future leaders in Parkinson’s research by supporting student-driven clinical or laboratory projects under the guidance of an expert mentor.
