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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 4th 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00am | Research Careers Session and Panel | Meiling 160 |
| Thursday, September 25th 2025 | 1:00 – 1:30pm | Exploring Medical Research in the Summer | LSI Module (Recorded) |
| Thursday, October 9th 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | MDSR Panel | Hamilton 120 |
| Thursday, October 9th 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Research Opportunities Fair: Meet faculty from OSU COM and NWCH | Hamilton 170/180 |
| Friday, October 10th 2025 | 2026 COM Medical Student Research Scholarship and T35 Application Processes Open | http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr |
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| Late October (TBD) | RLoA Panel Discussion | Online | |
| Thursday, November 6th 2025 | 1:00 – 4:30pm | T35 Symposium for 2025 Awardees | |
| Thursday, December 4th 2025 | Noon – 3:00pm | MDSRS Medical Student Research Symposium for 2025 Awardees | Hamilton 170/180 |
| Monday, December 8th 2025 | 5:00pm | COM Medical Student Research Scholarship and STRIVE T35 Phase I Documents Due | http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr |
| December 15th – 19th 2025 | T35 2026 Interviews | ||
| Monday, January 12th 2026 | 5:00pm | COM Medical Student Research Scholarship and STRIVE T35 Phase II Documents Due | http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr |
| Thursday, March 12th 2026 | OSUCOM Trainee Research Day | Forum/Hamilton 170/180 | |
| April 3rd to April 10th 2026 | COM Medical Student Research Scholarship Award Notifications (MDSRS) | Email Notification | |
| Friday, May 1st 2026 | 12:30pm – 4:00pm | Medical Student Summer Research Kickoff (Mandatory of all MDSR Scholarship Recipients) | Hamilton 170/180 |
| Early May (TBD) | T35 Kick Off |
News and Awards
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.