Summer Research Information

Summer Research Opportunities

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), summer research programs across medical schools aim to help students gain early exposure to the research process, develop essential skills, and explore potential academic and clinical career paths. These programs often include mentored research experiences, professional development workshops, and opportunities to present research findings.

Summer research at Geisel is committed to fostering the development of future leaders in the biomedical sciences. The program provides a multidisciplinary, inclusive learning environment designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and research interests. Once accepted into the program, student will be matched with a faculty mentor based on your desired area of research.

Important Information About Funded Summer Research Programs at DH and Geisel

To ensure equitable access to funded research opportunities for all students, students may apply to more than one funded summer research program. However, if selected for multiple programs, students must accept only one funded program offer and decline the others. (In particular, TOPS is a full-time summer research program requiring approximately 40 hours of work per week for the duration of the program. Students participating in TOPS may not participate in another paid summer research program concurrently).

Essentially, students were clearly informed that they may participate in only one competitive research program during the summer between M1 and M2.

Students are responsible for reviewing the participation requirements and funding policies of each program before accepting an offer. Please click on the “Summer Research” tabs below on this website to explore specific summer research programs and additional opportunities available to Geisel medical students.

Summer Research Recommendation Letters

If you would like to get a recommendation letter for summer research programs/fellowships/projects from the Office of Medical Student Research , please submit the following materials :
  • CV
  • The exact programs/fellowships and their sponsoring organizations, societies, or associations, along with submission deadlines
  • Personal statement
Instructions:
  • Submit all materials at least one week before the submission deadline to Medical.Student.Research@dartmouth.edu
  • Follow the guidelines of the program you apply carefully to ensure timely processing of your request.