Medical Student Research and Scholarly Activity Registration
Heritage College Policy 2.22 requires all medical students to conduct research and scholarly activities under a mentor's direction and these activities with the Office of Research and Grants through Salesforce. Students must ensure all requirements are met before starting any research or scholarly activity.
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) Information:
Unregistered activities in Salesforce will not be considered for Research Distinction on the MSPE. Details about eligible activities for Research Distinction on the MSPE can be found here.
The listed research opportunities are not exhaustive and are primarily for ĢƵ programs, typically for the summer between Years 1 and 2. Visit program websites and contact program representatives for more information and to verify deadlines.
For additional opportunities, search the AAMC Research and Training Opportunities database via the link below.
Last updated: 10/22/2025
Akron Children's Hospital, The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute ACH Academic Immersion Scholars Program
Topic Area: Clinical Research
Deadline: TBD
Program Information: Not yet available
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic VA Clinic Quality and Research (CQR) Experience
Topic Area: Quality Improvement
Deadline: TBD
Program Information: Not yet available
Cincinnati Children's Summer Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research Fellowship (SMOR)
Topic Area: Clinical Musculoskeletal Research
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Program Information:
- Where: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Who: Students between their 1st and 2nd year of medical school
- What: Clinical musculoskeletal research under a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon’s guidance, including literature review, study design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and presentation.
- When: June – August 2026 (10 weeks total – may take 1 week unpaid vacation)
- Pay: $15/hour
- How to Apply: Send your CV/resume and a writing sample to nichole.leitsinger@cchmc.org by March 1, 2026. Writing sample should demonstrate proficiency in research-based academic writing. Select interviews will begin in late March/early April.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Research Fellowship
Topic Area: Basic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical Research
Deadline: TBD
Program Information:
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Research Opportunties
Topic Area: Basic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical Research
Deadline: NA - Contact PI for information. Please review for additional information.
Program Information:
Kettering Health Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency Summer Research Fellowship
Topic Area: Orthopedics
Deadline: TBD
Program Information: Not yet available
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Topic Area: Varies
Deadline: Review (Dates TBD by PI)
Program Information:
National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP)
Topic: Basic, Clinical, or Translational Research, but specific topic varies by NIH Investigator-Mentor
Deadline: December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM EST
Program Information:
- An informational webinar will be held October 30th at 1 PM EST. is required. If the date is changed due to the government furlough, all registered attendees will receive updates on the rescheduled date and time.
- UPDATE (10/1/25): During the federal government furlough, the NIH MRSP Class of 2026-2027 will remain open. Questions can be directed to the MRSP mailbox, however, please note that responses may be delayed and or limited.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy
Topic Area: Injuries (Options Provided)
Deadline: TBD
Program Information:
Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management Summer Research Internship
Topic Area: Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Deadline: TBD
Program Information: Not yet available
Nationwide Children's Hospital and The ĢƵ State University Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training Program
Topic Area: Nephrology and Urology
Deadline: Application period with rolling admissions is from October 8 to December 24, 2025
Program Information:
ĢƵHealth Summer Research Externship Program (SREP)
Topic Area: Clinical Research and Quality Improvement
Deadline: Applications accepted from November 28 through January 8.
Program Information:
Summer Research Externship Program 2025 Information
OHSREP PROGRAM GOALS:
The Summer Research Externship Program at ĢƵHealth is a program designed to give medical students a broad understanding of clinical research and quality improvement as well as provide exposure to graduate medical education programs.
OHSREP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Applicants to the program should be first year medical students in good standing with their schools. Selected externs will work with assigned faculty members from our ĢƵ teaching hospitals on new or in-progress quality improvement or research projects. Specific duties include participation in introductory research lectures and may include literature searches, protocol review, patient interaction, data collection, data analysis and assisting with preparation/presentation of conference-quality posters or manuscripts describing the research. Students will also spend time in the clinical environment at their assigned site.
- Up to 20 extern positions are available.
- Students are expected to work full time during the program.
- Begins May 27, 2025 and continues through July 18, 2025. The first week includes Research Didactics and attendance is required for all externs.
- Externs will receive a weekly stipend while enrolled in the OHSREP.
- During the last week of the program, students will present their findings at Student Research Day
- Examples of past projects:
- Two Is Better Than One: Outcomes of Co-Surgeons Operating Simultaneously During Bilateral Mastectomies
- Effects of Simulation Based Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab on Implementation of Technique(s) Into Practice.
- Does the Use of a Translation Service Impact Perceived Quality of Care in the Emergency Department?
- Retrospective Analysis: Comparison on Non-Union Rate in Clavicle Plating Alternative
- Poor Weight Gain in Newborns
- Nicotine Withdrawal in ICU Patients
All interested students may apply at before January 8, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact:
Jacquelyn Ruschau
Medical Education Program Sr. Consultant
SREP@ohiohealth.com
The Orthopedic Foundation Summer Research Intern Program
Topic Area: Orthopedics, Neurology, Podiatry, Wound Care
Deadline: TBD
Program Information: Not yet available
Western Reserve Hospital Research Fellowship Program
Topic Area: Health Care Research
Deadline: March 1
Program Information:
Western Reserve Hospital Summer Quality Improvement Fellowship Program
Topic Area: Quality Improvement
Deadline: March 1
Program Information:
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Research and Training Opportunities
Topic: Clinical, Research, and Public Health
Deadline: Varies by program
Program Information: