American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) - Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine for Medical Students

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Award amount$1,000 stipend

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Benjamin H. Kean Travel Fellowship in Tropical Medicine Guidelines

Guidelines for the Benjamin H. Kean Travel Fellowship in Tropical Medicine for medical students, covering eligibility, funding, application process, and requirements.

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Award amount

Round-trip coach airfare

Eligibility

Full-time medical student in accredited US or Canadian school; Propose elective in tropical medicine or global health research/clinical training; At least one month at a site for endemic diseases

Requirements

One-page narrative on career interests; Curriculum vitae; Letter of recommendation from faculty mentor; Written approval from overseas mentor; Elective proposal with specific details

Application materials

Career interests narrative; Curriculum vitae; Letter of recommendation; Overseas mentor approval; Elective proposal

How to apply

Gather all application materials prior to online submission.; Submit complete application packet online.; Ensure mentor uploads letter of recommendation.

Important dates

Elective start date must be after June 1.

Documents

Final Report (max three pages, within 30 days)

Contact

Rhonda Schultz, Manager, Board and Fellowships, rschultz@astmh.org

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