Summer Student Fellowships
This grant funds advanced undergraduates and medical students for a 10-week mentored research project in Parkinson’s disease, offering hands-on clinical or laboratory research experience.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application opens, projected) | January 2027 (application due, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 for 10 weeks of research; up to $1,000 additional for travel to present research
Summary: Supports advanced undergraduates and medical students in mentored summer research projects related to Parkinson's disease.
Description
The Summer Student Fellowships program from the Parkinson's Foundation is designed to cultivate early interest in Parkinson’s disease research among advanced undergraduate and medical students. The program provides a 10-week mentored research experience—either clinical or laboratory-based—under the guidance of an established expert in the Parkinson’s community. The goal is to equip students with practical research skills and inspire the next generation of leaders in Parkinson’s research.
