Summer Student Fellowships
This fellowship offers advanced undergraduates and medical students a mentored, 10-week summer research experience focused on Parkinson’s disease, fostering early career development in the field.
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 to present research at a scientific conference
Summary: Supports advanced undergraduate and medical students in supervised summer research projects related to Parkinson's disease.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline; check program page for updates.
Description
The Summer Student Fellowships program from the Parkinson's Foundation is designed to cultivate early interest in Parkinson's research among advanced undergraduate and medical students. The fellowship provides hands-on research experience under the mentorship of an expert in the Parkinson’s community, aiming to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders in the field. Fellows undertake a 10-week research project—either clinical or laboratory-based—under close supervision, gaining valuable skills and exposure to Parkinson’s research.
