Now Accepting Applications: HIV Vaccine Research Scholarship Opportunity for BIPOC Medical Students

HIV Vaccine Research Grants for Medical Students

Seeking BIPOC medical students interested in HIV vaccine research.

DEADLINE: Monday, January 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST

The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health, is investing in a young generation of HIV prevention researchers by providing African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Islander medical students with opportunities to conduct independent research while receiving mentoring, project and salary funding, training, and professional development opportunities. The complete Request for Applications can be found at http://www.hvtn.org/ramp

Grant recipients will be mentored by HVTN-affiliated investigators while conducting research projects in areas of basic, clinical, behavioral and social science. Projects will be:

Short -Term Projects: 8-10 weeks

• • • Timed with a summer break or fourth year research elective
    • Travel to an HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Site in the US or abroad
    • Attend and present at an HVTN Conference
    • Maximum award of $20,000

Long -Term Projects: 9-12 months

• • • Timed with a planned Master’s or doctoral program, or be a distinct, non-degree associated research-focused year

• • • Research at an HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Site in the US or abroad
    • Attend two scientific conferences, including presenting at the HVTN conference
    • Maximum award of $70,000

Project Options

Scholars will have the opportunity to apply to a research project of their interest. Projects for the 2024-2025 cycle are posted to the following link: http://www.hvtn.org/ramp.

To see projects of our current and former scholars, check out their profiles.

Eligibility Criteria

• • • Self-identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Islander
    • Attending US MD, DO programs or international medical schools which are US certification eligible (ECFMG)
    • In good academic standing
    • US citizen or US permanent resident or DACA status
    • Interested in pursuing a future career in HIV research

Application Materials

If you are interested in applying, visit http://www.hvtn.org/ramp, review the Request For Applications (RFA) and application materials. Carefully read the Request for Applications before applying. Applications are due via online by 5:00 PM PST on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

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For More Information

All correspondence concerning the program should be addressed to:

Linda Oseso, MPH

RAMP Program Manager

HIV Vaccine Trials Network

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
1100 Fairview Ave. N., Mail Stop M2-B500
Seattle, WA 98109
206-667-2175
loseso@fredhutch.org