External Research Opportunities
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 register 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:
Only research projects and dissemination activities entered in Salesforce prior to May 31st of the year prior to graduation will be considered. 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 Ohio 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: 10/09/2026
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| Akron Children's Hospital, The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute ACH Academic Immersion Scholars Program | Akron, OH | 1/08/2027 | Clinical Research | Program Details: This summer program provides medical students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, work alongside experienced faculty mentors, and explore how research can contribute to improving patient care, public health, and wellness. Who: Students between their 1st and 2nd year of medical school When: 10 weeks: May 24, 2027-July 30, 2027 Pay: A competitive stipend is available. Immersion Scholars are also eligible for the Considine Scientific Scholars Award to help offset dissemination costs. How to Apply: Email traineeresearch@ohio.edu for full program details and required application form. |
| Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic VA Clinic Quality and Research (CQR) Experience | Columbus, OH | TBD | Quality Improvement | Program Details: This experience will provide students with the opportunity to work on a real time quality improvement project, work with clinicians in various specialties, and engage with a clinical or research mentor. We provide the opportunity to get special training in healthcare quality and process improvement. Past projects have focused on improving telehealth delivery, diabetic retinal screening, access to behavioral health care, community expenditure for orthopedic consultations and eye care visit billing procedures. In addition, every student will be given the opportunity to shadow in 3-4 fields/specialties of their choice during their time with us. Every year the team has had the opportunity to present their findings at a national meeting and publish their work as a poster or abstract. We are looking for motivated students who are driven and may be interested in continuing collaboration in the future. Who: First year medical students in good standing and U.S. citizens When: The program typically runs 5 weeks from Memorial Day to July 4. How to Apply: TBD |
| Cincinnati Children's Summer Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research Fellowship (SMOR) | Cincinnati, OH | 3/01/2027 | Clinical Musculoskeletal Research | Program Details: Students will engage in a clinical musculoskeletal research project under the guidance of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. They will critically evaluate current orthopaedic literature, design a study protocol, collect and analyze data, and prepare a manuscript intended for publication. In addition to research activities, students Who: Students between their 1st and 2nd year of medical school When: May – August 2027 (10 weeks total, depending on your summer break – may take 1 week unpaid vacation) Where: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Pay: $15/hour How to Apply: Send your CV/resume and a writing sample to Nichole Leitsinger by March 1, 2027. Writing sample should demonstrate proficiency in research-based academic writing. Select interviews will begin in mid-March.
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Cleveland Clinic Akron General Research Fellowship
| Akron, OH | TBD | Basic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical Research |
Available on program website. |
| Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Research Opportunties | Cleveland, OH | Varies by opportunity | Basic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical Research | Available on program opportunities website.
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| Harvard-Longwood Short-Term Research Training in Vascular Surgery (NIH-T35) | Boston, MA | TBD | Vascular Surgery | Available on program website.
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| John's Hopkins Medicine Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program | Baltimore, MD | TBD | Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology | Available on program website.
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| Kettering Health Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency Summer Research Fellowship | Dayton, OH | TBD | Orthopedics | Contact Amy Hoeffel, System Director of Medical Education, for additional program information. How to Apply: TBD
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| National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) | Bethesda, MD | 12/01/2026 | Basic, Clinical, or Translational Research | 2027-2028 MRSP Informational Webinar Additional program details available on program website.
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| The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus, OH | Varies | Varies by PI |
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| Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy | Columbus, OH | TBD | Varies by PI | Available on program website.
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| Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management Summer Research Internship | Columbus, OH | 12/15/2026 | Anesthesiology and Pain Management | Who: Students between their 1st and 2nd year of medical school When: Mid/Late May-Early July 2026 Where: Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio). Work may be virtual or on-site, but weekly research meetings require on-site presence. How to Apply: Email CV/resume and cover letter (with research interests and career goals) to Dr. Joseph Tobias
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| Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training Program | Columbus, OH | TBD | Nephrology and Urology | Available on program website.
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| OhioHealth Summer Research Externship Program (SREP) | Columbus, OH | 1/10/2027 | Varies by PI | Available on program website.
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| Ohio State Medical Association Medical Student Internship Stipends | Online | 2/16/2027 | Stipend Support | Available on program website.
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| Medicine Externship at WVU Medicine Camden Clark | Parkersburg, WV | TBD | Internal Medicine | Available on program website.
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| Western Reserve Hospital Summer Research & Quality Improvement Fellowship | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 1/15/2027 | Quality Improvement | Available on program website.
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