Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program

Program Overview

  • The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Jack and Fay Netchin Medical Student Summer Fellowships support medical students who wish to spend a summer conducting brain tumor research under the guidance of experienced scientific mentors.

  • The fellowship is designed to encourage talented medical students to pursue careers in neuro-oncology and brain tumor research.

  • Award recipients work on research projects focused on improving understanding of the causes, diagnosis, treatment and effects of brain tumors.

  • The program forms part of the ABTA Research Program, which supports both emerging and established investigators advancing brain tumor science.

    Funding

  • Each fellowship provides a USD 3,000 grant.

  • Funding supports medical students undertaking summer research projects in brain tumor science.

    Eligibility

    Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in medical school.

  • Plan to conduct brain tumor research during the summer fellowship period.

  • Work under the mentorship of an established scientific researcher.

  • Demonstrate interest in neuro-oncology research and scientific investigation.

    Research Areas

    Projects may focus on topics such as:

  • Brain tumor biology.

  • Tumor development and progression.

  • Diagnosis and detection.

  • Treatment approaches and therapies.

  • Clinical and translational research.

  • Neuro-oncology innovation.

    Program Objectives

    The fellowship aims to:

  • Encourage medical students to engage in scientific research.

  • Develop the next generation of neuro-oncology researchers.

  • Advance understanding of brain tumors.

  • Promote mentorship and research training opportunities.

  • Strengthen future leadership in brain tumor research.

    Career Development Impact

    Past fellowship recipients have gone on to become leaders in neuro-oncology research.

    Example Alumni

  • Nader Sanai received an ABTA Medical Student Summer Fellowship in 2001 while studying at the University of California, San Francisco.

  • He is now a Professor of Neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute and Director of the Division of Neurosurgical Oncology.

  • His research program has received significant external support, including National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.

    Application Information

    Applicants are encouraged to review:

  • Request for Applications (RFA).

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

  • Program Policies and Procedures.

  • Official application materials.

    Application Deadline

    19 January 2027

    Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A medical student with a strong interest in neuroscience, cancer biology or neuro-oncology.

  • Interested in conducting hands-on research related to brain tumors.

  • Seeking mentorship from experienced investigators.

  • Considering a future career in academic medicine, neurosurgery, oncology or biomedical research.

  • Committed to advancing knowledge and treatment options for individuals affected by brain tumors.
    How to Apply

    For More Information and Application Details, See;
  • Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program



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