Student Summer Research Fellowship The Student Summer Research Fellowship grants are modeled on NIH short-term training grants, but are awarded for research into community health and cultural competency issues, rather than laboratory work. The Foundation's goal is to provide an opportunity for students to work directly with patients and to become more compassionate, relationship-centered physicians. Sample titles from previous research fellowships: “Prevalence of Depression in Adolescent Emergency Department,” “Identifying the Barriers to Pediatric Vaccinations Faced by a Recently Established Hispanic Population,” “Assessing the Service and Educational Impact of Medical Student-Run Health Clinics.” The student is expected to conduct the research under the oversight and supervision of a mentor. A final report is due at the conclusion of the 10 weeks. The first half of the grant funds are sent upon Foundation acceptance of the student's proposal and receipt of a signed grant agreement from the school. The balance is sent upon receipt of the student's final report. Application Procedures: Students must submit a 2-3 page proposal outlining the research project, including: abstract hypothesis objectives and significance background and literature review with appropriate citations (citations can be provided in appendix following the 2-3 page proposal) research design and methodology (if IRB approval/exemption is necessary, please provide application status) expected level of direct patient interaction during course of the fellowship possibility for research to continue after student fellowship discussion of how this fellowship might contribute to the applicant’s understanding of the practice of humanistic medicine as well as the patient experience with illness, their health and the healthcare system. A Cover Sheet, Mentor Form and supporting letter from the Student Affairs or Medical Education Dean must accompany all applications. The letter from the Dean of Student Affairs or Medical Education must state that: 1) the student is presently in good academic standing, 2) the school approves of the mentor and the location of the project, and, 3) the school is willing to accept and administer the grant. If project is taking place off-site or overseas, the On-site Project Supervisor Form must be submitted. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email application materials to lisa@gold-foundation.org. During the course of the fellowship, any major changes in the project or a change in mentor must be pre-approved by the Foundation. Reporting Procedures: A final paper describing the project is required within 6 weeks of the conclusion of the fellowship. The final paper should include: a restatement of the original hypothesis and objectives of the project a description of the investigation and activities undertaken qualitative and/or quantitative data and its significance conclusions evaluation of project (include tools, methods used, work to date if part of a larger project) comment on possibility for continuation of this research discussion of how this fellowship has contributed to the student’s understanding of the practice of humanistic medicine as well as the patient experience with illness, their health and the healthcare system. a statement on opportunity for student to present work to faculty and peers, and possibility for publication. mentor’s approval of final paper submitted on Mentor Final Approval Form Some well-conceived projects may fail or yield ambiguous results when unexpected problems are encountered. In all cases, students should write a clear and candid appraisal of the project and interpretations of the collected data. Gold Foundation Contact: Director of Programs The Arnold P. Gold Foundation 619 Palisade Ave., 2nd floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Tel: 201-567-7999 Fax: 201-567-7880 Email: abruder@gold-foundation.org 619 Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 (201) 567-7999 goldfdtn@gold-foundation.org