The Pritzker Fellowship Program
The Pritzker School of Medicine will provide financial support to select students who choose to pursue a one-year research project, international experience, or community service work. The goal of the Pritzker Fellowships is to support the development of future leaders in medicine across the spectrum of research, scholarship, and service.
Requirements of the fellowship award include:
- Provision of an interim report at six months
- Final report within one month of completing the fellowship year.
- Participating students are also expected to present their work at one or more forum (Medical Education Day, Senior Scientific Session, regional or national conference) following completion of the fellowship year.
Things to know before you apply:
Students chosen to receive one of the fellowships will receive $20,000, beginning in July 2010 and continuing throughout the 2010-2011 academic year. Eligible students must have completed at least two years at the Pritzker School of Medicine, and PhD students are not eligible for these fellowships. All applicants must have a faculty sponsor who will provide mentorship and support during this year and ensure the completion of the proposed project. Participating students are will ultimately present their work in at least one forum, be it Medical Education Day, Senior Scientific Session, or a regional or national conference.
Application details:
2010 Applications are due to dean-for-meded@bsd.uchicago.edu no later than February 1, 2010. The Pritzker Fellowship application consists of the following:
- Application form (doc)
- Project Statement
- Budget
- Personal Statement
- Mentor Statement
- CVs of the Faculty Sponsor and the Student
