THE 2022 RICHARD MORGAN SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
PROJECT
GOAL: To increase diversity in the physician-scientist workforce by providing individualized research
preparation and mentorship for undergraduate students who plan to apply to MD-PhD programs, including the UCLACaltech Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).
PROJECT DETAILS: The fellowship program will provide critical support through 1) research training in a top lab at UCLA
for one summer; and 2) longitudinal mentorship by UCLA faculty and current MSTP students who will comprehensively
assist fellows in preparing for their subsequent application and interviews with MD-PhD programs. Once selected and
based on their research interests, fellows will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor and a current student in the UCLA
MSTP who will co-mentor the fellow during an intensive summer research experience. In the following months, mentors
will communicate regularly with the fellow, providing feedback on personal and research statements, AMCAS
application, and preparations for MD-PhD interviews. Scholars will be supported with a $5,000.00 stipend.
APPLICATION DETAILS: The UCLA MSTP is currently soliciting applications from undergraduate students for a 10-week
summer research fellowship in 2022 (June 20
th - August 26th). Ideally, students should apply in their second year of
college (Sophomore), although third year college students (Juniors) are also eligible if they have prior research
experience. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applicants must submit the following by email:
• Academic Transcript
• A personal statement (1,000 words or less) that describes the following:
1) how the summer
fellowship will help the candidate pursue their interest in the MD-PhD path (~250 words)
2) any
adversity or hardships the candidate had to overcome to pursue education in STEM;
3) the candidate’s
demonstrated commitment to serving the underserved or increasing inclusion in STEM to underserved
communities;
4) a brief description of any past research experience.
• A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• One letter of recommendation from a research mentor who is able to comment on the candidate’s
research potential. If applicants have not had prior research experience, a letter from a college
Professor will suffice.
• Names of up to six UCLA faculty whose research aligns with the interest of the candidate.
The application deadline is February 23, 2022 at 11:59PM Pacific Time. Candidates will be selected by a panel of UCLA
research faculty mentors and current MSTP students. Applications will be judged based on a candidate’s academic
accomplishments, resilience in overcoming adversity or hardship, activities related serving the underserved or increasing
inclusion in STEM, and motivation to matriculate into a U.S. MD-PhD program. The top candidates will be interviewed
by Zoom by members of a faculty and student committee in March. Candidates will be notified of our final decision by
the end of March 2022. We plan to fund four to six fellows for the summer 2022.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: A $5,000 stipend will be provided to each fellowship recipient to help offset living expenses.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS BY EMAIL TO: mstp@mednet.ucla.edu
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