grants

Scholarship databases are an attractive idea for most applicants – after all, who wouldn’t appreciate an easy way to find scholarships when searching can be so difficult and time-consuming? However, search databases, such as Unigo or Cappex, are only as effective as the person doing the...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site, but a little bit about myself. I'm a recent graduate who will be applying during the 2021 Cycle (Starting med-school 2022). My major question pertains to having a house in my name when filling out the FAFSA. After some research, it is my understanding that...

Hello everyone. This is a Texas Pre-Med here. While researching Medicine and Medical schools, I have been focusing, nowadays, on the grants and all the different types of aid I can receive if (Hopefully) I get accepted to a Medical school/various Medical schools. So, can you guys guide me on...

Hey all, I'm an MD/PhD looking to head into Ophtho currently in my 2nd year of my PhD and looking for any and all grant writing + funding opportunities to support my research costs. Other than an F30 or F31, many of the funding opportunities I've come across are not available for MD/PhD...

Hi guys, I'm in a bit of a difficult situation (a good kind of difficult, though). As of now, I have been blessed enough to have been accepted to 4 MD schools, 2 of which I would happily attend. I have interviewed at 6 others, and am waiting to hear back from them. For this, I am extremely...

Do merit scholarship decisions come out around the same time as financial aid packages (~Spring)? Can it be combined with need-based grants/FAFSA? How likely do med schools give merit scholarships anyways? Is it just for top percentile students? I don't think I would get a full scholarship for...

Becoming a doctor is a deep desire for me. I can't imagine being anything else. I adore the human body and I'm fascinated by pathophysiological processes. I want to serve my community in the fullest sense and I believe that I can best do this by becoming a physician. But I'm barely scraping by...

Hey everyone, I have a US provisional patent filed and am currently undergoing further development to file a utility soon. Anyone have any suggestions as to where the best place to mention this may be? I do have it in my MD-PhD essay, but would it be appropriate to list it as an activity as...

I'm in the process of getting together an F31. I've already poked around on the internet for tips and advice, but I'd appreciate any insight or helpful resources you've all found. I'm also having a hard time finding examples of mental health focused proposals, and would love any links or pdfs...

Hey All, I'm a second-year undergraduate. I'm looking into doing MD/PhD, so research is a big part of my life right now (and hopefully will continue to be). Anyways, I've been writing much more than I used to. Lots of personal statements/questions for scholarship apps and internships and even...

Hey All, I'm a second-year undergraduate. I'm looking into doing MD/PhD, so research is a big part of my life right now (and hopefully will continue to be). Anyways, I've been writing much more than I used to. Lots of personal statements/questions for scholarship apps and internships and even...

Hi all, I've heard that the NIH grants you are eligible changes as an MD versus MD/PhD. Can someone please point me to where I can find more information about that? Thanks