About Us
The Office of Research Education's Medical Student Research Program aims to connect interested Medical Students to basic, clinical, and translational research, mentors and funding opportunities.
Calendar of Events
The Medical Student Research Program, in conjunction with the College of Medicine and the Landacre Research Honor Society, strive to host a variety of events that initiate and enhance quality research experiences. During each academic year, these recurring events highlight research, funding and educational training.
Times and locations subject to change, always check with MDSR office for updates.
| Date | Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday August 19, 2026 | 10:30 to 11:00am | Medical Student Research Opportunities | Meiling 160 | |
| Thursday September 10, 2026 | 10:00 to 11:00am | Research Careers Session and Panel | Meiling 160 | |
| Monday, September 30 2026 | 2026 Final MDSRS and T35 Papers Due | |||
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 1:00-1:30pm | Exploring Medical Research in the Summer | Meiling 160 | |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 2:00-2:30pm | MDSR Panel | Hamilton 366 | |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 2:30-4:00pm | Research Opportunities Fair: Meet faculty from OSU COM and NWCH | Hamilton 170/180 | |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | 2026 Final MDSR Evaluations Due | |||
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | 2027 Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) and T35 Application Processes Open |
http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr | ||
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | 12:30-2:30pm | T35 Symposium for 2025 Awardees | ||
| December 15th – 19th 2025 | T35 2026 Interviews | Hamilton 140 | ||
| Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 | 5:00pm | STRIVE T35 Phase I Documents Due |
https://medicine.osu.edu/research/opportunities/mdsr-resources/strive-t35 | |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 12:30-3:30pm | MDSRS Medical Student Research Symposium for 2026 Awardees | Hamilton 170/180, Posters in Hamilton Forum | |
| Monday Dec. 7, 2026 | 5:00pm | Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) Phase I Documents Due |
http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr | |
| December 17th-21st 2026 | T35 2026 Interviews | |||
| Monday Jan. 11, 2027 | 5:00pm | Medical Student Research Scholarship (MDSRS) and STRIVE T35 Phase II Documents Due |
http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr | |
| January/February 27 | Landacre Research Honor Society Application Process |
http://go.osu.edu/LANDACRE | ||
| March 11th, 2027 | OSUCOM Trainee Research Day | Forum/Hamilton 170/180 | ||
| Early April 2027 | COM Medical Student Research Scholarship Award Notifications (MDSRS) | Email Notification | ||
| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | 12:00-3:00pm | Medical Student Summer Research Kickoff (Mandatory of all MDSR Scholarship Recipients) |
Hamilton 170/180 | |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | 11:00am-1:00pm | T35 Kick Off |
News and Awards
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 7 (internal access)
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 6 (internal access)
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 5
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 4
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 4
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 3
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 3
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 2
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 2
- MDSR Newsletter Volume 1
Research Opportunities
As a medical student at Ohio State, you will have numerous opportunities to test your interest in biomedical research or contribute to studies conducted by some of the nation’s most respected research scientists. Many of our students perform research with the aid of scholarships and fellowships designed to support their research interests while pursuing a medical degree.