Below is the list of 2026 Summer Research Opportunities available at DH/Geisel and affiliates. More projects will be added as they are available so check back frequently.
Please contact the PIs directly if interested. Please contact no more than two PIs at a time so that all students have an equitable opportunity to have a summer project.
Students should communicate directly with the PI and should include a letter of interest and CV. The more detailed and specific the letter of intent, the greater the chance that the student will be selected for the project. Medical CV examples are included on the resources page of the website.
Posted Dec/10/2025
Translational Oncology Program for Scholars (TOPS) 2026
(M1s Only)
Dartmouth Cancer Center is offering the 2026 TOPS program for first-year Geisel students. This 6-week, full-time program (June 15–July 24, tentative) provides an immersive experience in translational oncology, combining laboratory work, clinical shadowing, tumor board meetings, and engagement with the Office of Clinical Research. Participants will be paired with an oncologist and/or investigator.
TOPS participants will receive $3,900 for the program. Up to 9 students will be selected.
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Questions: Please Contact Benjamin.D.Koziol@dartmouth.edu
TOPS Application Link https://dartmouth.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yI4GXX5gtsszd4
Posted Dec/3/2025
Ob/Gyn point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum
The Ob/Gyn team recently received an APGO grant to develop a nationally adoptable Ob/Gyn point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum. They are seeking 2–3 motivated students who may be interested in contributing to this project.
The project will involve creating an open-access ultrasound image repository, conducting a literature review, researching/trialing low-cost US simulation models, and producing short instructional videos. This is a great opportunity for students interested in Ob/Gyn, ultrasound, or medical education.
Project Details
- Timeframe: Begins January 2026 and continues through the summer (ideal way to spend your MS1→MS2 summer; a stipend is planned!)
- Mentorship: Drs. Gallagher & Hanissian, with support from ultrasound, anatomy, and Maternal–Fetal Medicine faculty
- Goal: Complete the project in 2026 and present at a national conference in February 2027
- Bonus: Experience with video creation, websites, or tech skills is helpful but not required .
If you’re interested, please email Dr. Gallagher (Patience.J.Gallagher@hitchcock.org) with a brief explanation of your interest, any relevant experience, and a copy of your CV.
Posted Oct/3/2025
Dartmouth Radiology Summer Research Internship
The Dartmouth Radiology Summer Research Internship will enable MD students at Geisel to engage in innovative and emerging areas of research in the field of radiology.
$6,000.00 will be provided to the successful candidate for pursing a research project that meets the criteria set forth above. This project would be expected to span a 10-week period over the Summer of 2026.
More information : See in this attached document Summer Radiology Research Call 2026
Posted 9/12/2025
Established in 2007 through a generous gift from Barry D. Pressman, M.D. (Dartmouth ’64, DMS ’65), this fellowship offers Geisel M.D., Ph.D., M.S., and M.P.H. students the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and precision health.
Fellowship Highlights:
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Mentorship: Work with faculty from Radiology, CPHAI, and other clinical departments.
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Deliverables: Fellows present findings at Radiology/CPHAI Grand Rounds and aim for peer-reviewed publication.
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Skills Gained: Research design, manuscript writing, and scientific presentation.
Application Requirements (Fall 2025):
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Specific Aims (≤0.5 page)
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Research Proposal (≤1.5 pages, with faculty mentors listed)
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Current CV and transcript
More information : See in this attached document Pressman Fellowship CPHAI Radiology Call 2026
Questions? Contact Dr. Jessica Sin at jessica.m.sin@hitchcock.org
2025–26 Pressman Fellow:
Steven Angtuaco (Geisel ’28)
Project: Seeing is Believing: Understanding Human-AI Interaction Patterns in Prostate Cancer Imaging with Eye-Tracking
Mentors: Drs. Indrani Bhattacharya, Jessica Sin, Matthew Maeder, James Yu, Marc Seltzer, Lawrence Dagrosa, and Lillian Dominguez Konicki