{"id":13,"date":"2024-10-29T18:26:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-02-10T23:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T23:09:15","slug":"summer-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/summer-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer\u00a0Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/medical-student-research\/\" >Medical Student Research<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        \n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--page-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n      <h1>Summer\u00a0Research<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n              <\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link eyebrow-link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/www.keckmedicine.org\/find-a-doctor\/\"\n  target=\"_blank\"  >\n        Are You a Patient?\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n      \n              <div class=\"horizontal-nav\">\n                      <div class=\"horizontal-menu-container\">\n              <button class=\"expand-menu\">\n                                  In This Section\n                                <svg class=\"menu\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\"\n                  y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                  <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" d=\"M4,23h3v3H4V23z M4,16h3v3H4V16z M10,23\n                  h21v3H10V23z M10,16h21v3H10V16z M10,9h21v3H10V9z M4,9h3v3H4V9z\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n\n                <svg class=\"close\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n                  viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n                  <polygon fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" points=\"26,10.4 24.6,9 17.5,16.1 10.4,9 9,10.4 16.1,17.5\n                  9,24.6 10.4,26 17.5,18.9 24.6,26 26,24.6 18.9,17.5 \"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <nav\n  class=\"mc--menu mc--\"\n  >\n  <ul class=\"m--menu m--\">\n    \n    \n      <li class=\"has-submenu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-19 menu-item-has-children\">\n      <div class=\"link-arrow-wrapper\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/new-to-research-start-here\/\" >New to\u00a0Research? 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April 12, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Keck\u00a0<span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span> Fellowship Program awards students up to <strong>$2,500<\/strong> to complete six weeks of full-time <span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0(40 hours per week) during the\u00a0<span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">summer<\/span>\u00a0between MSI and MSII. Students can work with any faculty mentor; however, students conducting\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0with a USC faculty mentor will be given funding priority.<\/p>\n<p><i>Open to currently enrolled MS1 Keck Students<br \/>\n<\/i><i>For questions contact: Fiaba Zakarian (<a id=\"LPlnk401903\" title=\"mailto:fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu\" href=\"mailto:fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu\" data-linkindex=\"1\">fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu<\/a>)\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_38cMU3WjFUhKRTg\">Saban\u00a0<span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span> Fellowship<\/a> &#8211; Deadline: April 12, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Saban\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span> Fellowship Program awards students up to $2,500 to complete six weeks of full-time <span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0(40 hours per week) during the\u00a0<span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">summer<\/span>\u00a0between MSI and MSII. Students must conduct\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0with a faculty mentor from the Children&#8217;s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).<\/p>\n<p><i>Open to currently enrolled MS1 Keck Students<br \/>\n<\/i><i>For questions contact: Fiaba Zakarian (<a id=\"LPlnk875622\" title=\"mailto:fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu\" href=\"mailto:fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu\" data-linkindex=\"3\">fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu<\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"OWA525741af-e395-92c6-c42a-ff64a587d9b5\" title=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/gehrcenter\/education-mentorship\/summer-student-innovator-fellowship\/\" href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/gehrcenter\/education-mentorship\/summer-student-innovator-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-linkindex=\"4\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Gehr Student Innovators\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0Fellowship<\/a> &#8211; Deadline: March 13, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Gehr Student Innovators\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0Fellowship Program trains students to create data-driven\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0to improve healthcare and advance health equity. The program awards students $2,500 to complete six weeks of full-time\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0(40 hours per week) during the\u00a0<span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">summer<\/span>\u00a0between MSI and MSII. Students are also expected to stay involved with their\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0project for 6 months in total. Students conduct mentored healthcare quality improvement or a health services\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0project with a Gehr Center faculty or affiliate. Students will also receive training in qualitative and quantitative\u00a0<span class=\"markpjq5lub70\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0methods and meet healthcare leaders in the Los Angeles community who are involved in leadership, advocacy, and systems improvement.<\/p>\n<p><i>For questions contact: Alissa Maier (<a id=\"LPlnk316732\" title=\"mailto:Alissa.Maier@med.usc.edu\" href=\"mailto:Alissa.Maier@med.usc.edu\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Alissa.Maier@med.usc.edu<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"OWA57b64734-ec82-5595-40c8-4d30cb9ab541\" title=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.usc.edu\/opportunity-for-medical-student-scholarly-project-summer-global-health-policy-scholar-in-washington-dc\/\" href=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.usc.edu\/opportunity-for-medical-student-scholarly-project-summer-global-health-policy-scholar-in-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-linkindex=\"7\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">DC Global Health Policy Scholars Program<\/a><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>&#8211; Deadline: February 27, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"markc8vep2hoe\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0policy scholars will spend six weeks based at the Washington, DC Capital Campus contributing policy scholarship to an ongoing global health project. This project will be carried out in partnership with either a KSOM faculty member working to inspire federal policy or a Washington, DC-based health policy organization. The exact policy project will be determined after scholars have been selected, in discussion with the program\u2019s faculty leads. Scholars will receive mentorship in health policy analysis and writing from IIGH-affiliated faculty, exposure to DC-based health policy actors and institutions, and opportunities to participate in local events and lectures. Upon completion of their time in Washington, DC, fellows will produce a scholarly output of publishable quality (e.g. policy brief, presentation, conference abstract, concept note, or systematic review).<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"OWAac0d94cc-f3aa-a3c3-b42e-8aba4534fc44\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/APYHeh8EqpE?si=NsgjYVU_9xBp-BYB__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oJQnCI9a7U6ycYoD9phAeSbv1F94Nln0RngkIgNgXXPo9vrUKTlR-ZWv7EnT2lWK8Zc56Mz-KW3adVA7fM6wkLP8NQ$\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/APYHeh8EqpE?si=NsgjYVU_9xBp-BYB__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oJQnCI9a7U6ycYoD9phAeSbv1F94Nln0RngkIgNgXXPo9vrUKTlR-ZWv7EnT2lWK8Zc56Mz-KW3adVA7fM6wkLP8NQ$\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Program Video<\/a><a id=\"OWAa0a1c398-2e4d-ea47-0740-7fa35f236dfc\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/APYHeh8EqpE?si=NsgjYVU_9xBp-BYB__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oJQnCI9a7U6ycYoD9phAeSbv1F94Nln0RngkIgNgXXPo9vrUKTlR-ZWv7EnT2lWK8Zc56Mz-KW3adVA7fM6wkLP8NQ$\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/APYHeh8EqpE?si=NsgjYVU_9xBp-BYB__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oJQnCI9a7U6ycYoD9phAeSbv1F94Nln0RngkIgNgXXPo9vrUKTlR-ZWv7EnT2lWK8Zc56Mz-KW3adVA7fM6wkLP8NQ$\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>For questions contact: Dr. Taylor Burkholder (<a id=\"LPlnk539547\" title=\"mailto:taylor.burkholder@med.usc.edu\" href=\"mailto:taylor.burkholder@med.usc.edu\" data-linkindex=\"8\">taylor.burkholder@med.usc.edu<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bQM9cpU6qp92v4y\">Community Engagement Fellowship (CEF) <\/a>&#8211; Deadline: April 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\">This immersive summer program connects rising MS2 students with local community organizations to engage in meaningful, community-partnered research. Fellows work alongside a host community partner to address real-world challenges through hands-on projects that advance both community priorities and scholarly inquiry. Participants gain practical volunteer experience, benefit from dedicated faculty and community mentorship, and build essential skills through workshops. The program culminates in a final project symposium where fellows present their work and reflect on their impact. A summer stipend\u00a0will be offered up to $3,000.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\"><i>For questions contact: Juniper Estes (<a href=\"mailto:estesc@usc.edu\">estesc@usc.edu<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>International Fellowships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"197\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.usc.edu\/education-training\/fellowships\/breman-fellowship\/\">Breman Global Health Fellowship<\/a> \u2013 Deadline: TBD<\/strong><br data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\" \/>The Breman Fellowship supports students pursuing summer global health research or service projects in partnership with faculty at USC or approved international organizations. Fellows will engage in immersive, hands-on work addressing critical health challenges in resource-limited settings around the world. Projects may range from public health research to program development and evaluation, with a strong emphasis on ethical engagement, sustainability, and local collaboration. Selected fellows will receive funding to support travel and living expenses, and are expected to work closely with a faculty mentor throughout the duration of their project. Upon completion, fellows will present their work in a scholarly format such as a poster, paper, or oral presentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1152\"><em>For questions, contact: Dr. Taylor Burkholder (<a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"taylor.burkholder@med.usc.edu\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1052\">taylor.burkholder@med.usc.edu<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/pphs\/education\/fellowships\/dhablania-and-kim-family-global-medicine-and-health-fellowship-program\/\">Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health Fellowship<\/a> \u2013 Deadline: TBD<\/strong><br data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\" \/>The Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health Fellowship supports Keck School of Medicine graduate, professional, and medical students\u2014as well as residents\u2014pursuing international research or study related to global health and medicine. Fellows undertake projects focused on addressing pressing population health needs in diverse settings, through research, clinical practice, or service. Funding of up to $6,000 is available to support travel, housing, and project costs. All travel must be completed by December 31, 2025, and participation in a 1-unit pre-departure training course is required prior to departure. Upon return, fellows are expected to present their work in a scholarly format.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\"><em>For questions, contact: Mehak Kaur, MPH (<a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:mehak.kaur@med.usc.edu\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"974\">mehak.kaur@med.usc.edu<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\"><em>Wondering which International fellowship is right for you? Click on the link below to look at the comparison between the two:<\/em> <a id=\"OWA3bf17b43-17b8-74a5-8d82-74fb310fd9a2\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vN5xzF5im_Mgp7s267ZPrbA_shtIVtHPEww-FRPHn54\/edit?tab=t.0\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vN5xzF5im_Mgp7s267ZPrbA_shtIVtHPEww-FRPHn54\/edit?tab=t.0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Breman vs Dhablania &amp; Kim<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1115\">Other Research Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/www.kumc.edu\/school-of-medicine\/osa\/opportunities\/m1-summer-opportunities.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - 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