Research Travel Student Scholarship

The Global Health Systems Research Travel Scholarship is provided by the Global Health Systems Program and is designed for health systems research of primarily developed countries. Every year, up to four scholarships, not to exceed $1,250 each, may be awarded based on available funds. These scholarships will be available exclusively to Wright State University medical students. The scholarship will provide funds for travel, i.e. transportation, lodging, food, and other travel related expenses. Awardees will be selected on a competitive basis.

Requirements

1. Travel scholarships will be ONLY for health systems research (not for general international medical travel).
2. Applicants will submit: (a) a detailed proposal describing the desired activity, location, applied research proposal and budget, (b) proposed contact, (c) a letter of support from an Academic Advisor at Boonshoft School of Medicine, and (d) a letter of support from a Research Supervisor in the host institution abroad. (See below for the description of Research Supervisors.)
3. Research supervisors are responsible for supervising the design, execution and interpretation of the research project. The supervisor can be in the United States or another country. Students may have more than one research supervisor. Research supervisors are not required to have doctoral degrees, but they are required to have faculty appointments at their university/institution.
4. Applicants must be medical students at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
5. Students in the M.D./M.P.H. Program could use the preliminary trip as a potential practice placement and the research trip to conduct their culminating experience.
6. Students in the M.D./M.B.A. Program should consider using the research trip for the M.B.A. capstone.
7. Applicants must have earned at least and maintained a 76 percent academic average as medical students.
8. Upon return, awardees will be required to provide oral and written presentations of their work (of minimum national poster quality). Applicants must possess a valid passport at least three months before departure.

Application Timeline

1. Applications must be received by November 30 or May 31.
2. Applicants should file their applications at least six months prior to the intended time of research.
3. A pre-selected faculty review committee will be responsible for reviewing all proposals submitted and determining the allocation of available funds.
4. Award(s) will be announced in the month following the application deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to speak the language of the country I want to go to?
A: Fluency in the language spoken in the host country may be required for certain research.

Q: Can I get medical or graduate school credit for my research?
A: Yes. Independent Study (CMH 791) graduate credit is available. For medical school credit, students may apply for the B1 International Elective or the Year 4 (B2) Extramural International Elective. M.D./M.P.H. students may seek Practice Placement (CMH 810) and Culminating Experience (CMH 820, 821) credits. M.D./M.B.A. students may seek (Capstone M.B.A. 755) credits. Credits will be awarded based on standard university practices and policies.

Q: If my application is not selected, can I reapply?
A: Yes. Students are encouraged to rewrite their proposals and reapply.

Q: How long do I have to finish the research?
A: Awardees must complete their research within 18 months from the date of the initial award.

For questions and additional information, please contact Erin Farr at
erin.armour@wright.edu or (937) 258-5557

Applications should be mailed to:
Global Health Systems Program
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
3123 Research Blvd., Suite 200
Kettering, OH 45420-4006

Or sent via e-mail to Erin Farr at erin.armour@wright.edu