Summer Student Fellowships
The Parkinson's Foundation Summer Student Fellowships fund 10-week mentored research projects for students focused on advancing science in Parkinson’s disease.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates: January 20, 2027: Application Due
Funding Amounts: $4,000 stipend for a 10-week summer research project; up to $1,000 additional for conference travel.
Summary: Supports advanced undergraduates and medical students in mentored summer research focused on Parkinson’s disease.
Key Information: Applicants graduating in Spring 2027 are ineligible; only one award per laboratory per cycle.
Description
The Summer Student Fellowships program, offered by the Parkinson's Foundation, provides advanced undergraduate and medical students with the opportunity to conduct hands-on, mentored research related to Parkinson’s disease during a 10-week summer period. The program aims to foster early interest in Parkinson’s research and help students develop research skills and connections for future careers in the field. Fellows work under the guidance of an expert mentor and may pursue either clinical or laboratory projects that contribute to the understanding, treatment, or potential solutions for Parkinson’s disease.
