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Honors in Research

Student research is a vital component of the educational mission of the College of Medicine. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students to explore mentored research during the medical training and to encourage students to consider research as an integral part of their future careers.

Requirements

  1. Summer research
  2. Student Research Day presentation
  3. Manuscript submission
  4. Six more weeks of research

For more information, download Honors in Research document.

Please fill out the HIR Interest (Form 1) by February 1, to register and be considered for stipends. Stipend decisions will be made by March 1 and invitations for HIR Agreement (Form 2) will be sent out to be completed by April 29.

Summer Research

Medical students will participate in eight (to 10) weeks of research between their first and second year, mentored by faculty members in the College of Medicine or other colleges. A full-day training on the first day of the summer is required to begin all summer research.

Research projects may include basic science, clinical, translational, public health, medical ethics, and other topics. Students will be given access to a full list of departmental contacts or they may independently find mentors. A list of programatic opportunities and links are provided below.

Internal Opportunities

See the full list of Internal Opportunities.

External Opportunities

Medical Research Scholars Program at NIH and presentation.
The University of North Carolina has a great list of other external opportunities: UNC website.

Funding

With generous support from the Translational Research Institute and College of Medicine, we are able to provide $3,000 stipend for many students for the summer research. Some programs provide their own funding. Please refer to the Internal Opportunities section.

Student Research Day

In March of every year, the College of Medicine hosts a college-wide research day. All summer research participants are expected to present their research during second or third year. Read about the 2024 Student Research Day.

Contact Us

Robert McGehee, Ph.D.

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