Summer Student Fellowships Program
Parkinson's Foundation
Award: $1,000–$4,000
Deadline: Feb 3, 2026
To support students, specifically advanced undergraduates and medical students, in their pursuit of Parkinson's-related summer research projects. Qualifications: Applicants must be Undergraduate students and medical students are eligible for summer fellowships; each applicant must show a mentor with whom he or she will conduct the proposed project; this program is open to national and international applicants; for this award, applicants do not need U.S. citizenship, but must live in the U.S. and conduct their research at a U.S.-based institution; Only students currently enrolled full-time in an academic institution are eligible for Parkinson's Foundation Summer Fellowships. Selection criteria: Judges by based on the feasibility of the applicant's project, the applicant's background and the appropriateness of the mentor. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; application must consist of the following five items: brief two-page proposal written by the applicant in conjunction with mentor describing the research plan; copy of applicant's academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable); applicant statement describing why he or she is interested in conducting Parkinson's research, qualifications and the research relevance to future career or research interests Mentor-written support letter discussing student qualifications, affirming available facilities and materials and agreeing to actively guide the student's work. Focus: Parkinson's disease.
Eligibility
- States: US