[Parkinson's Foundation](https://www.parkinson.org)

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$4,000 for 10 weeks of summer research; up to $1,000 additional for conference travel

Supports advanced undergraduate and medical students in mentored, hands-on summer research projects focused on Parkinson’s disease.

Applicants must identify a mentor and be enrolled full-time; open to both U.S. and international students.

--- ## Description The Summer Student Fellowships program provides advanced undergraduate and medical students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of mentored clinical or laboratory research focused on Parkinson’s disease. The goal is to foster early interest in Parkinson’s research and help students develop the skills and connections needed to become future leaders in the field. Each fellow works under the supervision of a mentor experienced in Parkinson’s research, contributing to projects that advance the understanding or treatment of the disease. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $4,000 stipend for 10 weeks of full-time summer research - Up to $1,000 in additional travel funds available for presenting at a scientific conference after project completion - Funds may be used to defray tuition costs for research credits or supplement living/housing expenses --- ## Eligibility - Open to advanced undergraduate students and medical students (full-time enrollment required) - Applicants must identify a mentor with expertise in Parkinson’s research prior to applying - Both U.S. and international students are eligible, regardless of citizenship or institution location - Research projects must focus on Parkinson’s disease and may be either clinical or laboratory-based - Students taking a gap year between undergraduate and medical school are not eligible; must be enrolled during the fellowship period --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Parkinson’s Foundation grants portal](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) - Required application materials: - Two-page research proposal (written with the mentor) - Academic transcript (unofficial accepted) - Applicant statement (motivation, qualifications, career relevance) - Mentor’s support letter (student qualifications, available resources, commitment to mentorship) - Completed application form - Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected without comment - Applications are evaluated based on project feasibility, applicant background, and mentor suitability - Award notifications are typically sent in mid-March (for projected future cycles) --- ## Additional Information - The $4,000 award may be taxable; recipients receive an IRS Form 1099 - Fellows are encouraged to present their research at a scientific conference using the travel stipend - No feedback is provided on unfunded applications for this specific fellowship - The program is highly competitive; typically, only one student per lab is funded --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Details](https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#VisitingScholarAwards) - [Award Deadlines](https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/award-deadlines) - [Apply Online via ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) - [FAQs](https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/faq) - [View Funded Grants](https://proposalcentral.com/Insights/E_EFyKQdtyY%3D/Public/Index) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Grants@parkinson.org](mailto:Grants@parkinson.org) | | Funder contact page | [Contact Parkinson’s Foundation](https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/contact) | | Phone | 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) |

Summer Student Fellowships

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