MD Student Research Resources

Learn about intramural and extramural research opportunities, events and news.

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:

August 16, 2023; 11:00-Noon

  • COM Medical Student Orientation

Aug. 29, 2023; 10:00-11:00am

  • Evidence Based Inquiry & Research Learning Objectives

Sept. 7, 2023; 11:00-Noon

  • Career Development: Research in Medical Careers

Sept. 22, 2023; 10:15-11:00am

  • EBIR: Intro to Inquiry & EBIR: Resources to Answer Questions

Sept. 26, 2023; LSI Module

  • Exploring Medical Research in the Summer Introduction to Medical Student Research Opportunities & How to Prepare a Competitive Research Proposal

October, TBD 2023

  • Annual Dean’s Fall Scholarship Awards Ceremony (Presentation of Awards to Medical Students Recognized for Research Accomplishments)

Oct. 5, 2023; MDSR website 

  • Applications open to apply for 2023 College of Medicine Medical Student Research Scholarship

Oct. 5, 2023; 4-6pn in the BRT

  • Medical Student Research Opportunities Fair "Meet" faculty from Ohio State College of Medicine and Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dec. 8, 2023; Noon-3pm in the BRT

  • Medical Student Research Symposium

Jan. 8, 2024; MDSR website 

  • COM Medical Student Research Scholarship: Phase I Documents Due, *5:00 PM *applications will be accepted after 5pm however no technical support will be available after 5pm

Jan. 16, 2024; MDSR website 

  • COM Medical Student Research Scholarship: Phase II Documents Due, *5:00 PM *applications will be accepted after 5pm however no technical support will be available after 5pm

Jan. 22, 2024 – Feb. 6, 2024

April 11, 2024

April 12, 2024

  • College of Medicine Medical Student Research 2024 Scholarship Award Notifications (via email)

May 3, 2024; Noon - 3:30pm, Hamilton Hall Room 380 

  • Medical Student Summer Research Kickoff (Mandatory of all MDSR Scholarship Recipients)

 

News and Awards

MDSR Student Handbook

Student Videos

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.

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