The MSU-CHM Office of Research will be offering a number of research scholarships in oncology, neurology, breast cancer and innovation. These awards are for CHM students in good standing.
Applications are due March 25, 2026 at 11:59pm.
A total of 13 awards will be given.
See below for more information.
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NOTE: These scholarship awards require students to have identified a research mentor and prepare a research proposal and plan as well as a Presentation/Publication plan.
Please see this link: Sample Proposal and Plan for a sample research proposal and plan. These scholarship awards are:
Oncology Scholarships - Five (5) students will be selected to receive this award for research related to cancer. The oncology scholarships are funded by the Helen and Verne Beilfuss Endowment and the Barbara J. Guthrie/Gale Sanborn Endowment Fund
Breast Cancer Scholarship - One (1) student will be selected to receive this award for research into breast cancer. The Breast Cancer research scholarship is funded by the Maureen K. Burrill Memorial Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
Innovation Scholarships - Five (5) students will be selected to receive this award for innovative research in any field. The Innovation scholarships are funded by the CHM Endowed Fund for Innovation
Neurology Scholarships - One (1) student will be selected to receive this award for research in neurology/neurosciences. These awards are funded by the Keenan Joseph Marshall Endowed Research Fund.
For students taking a year off for research:
Oncology Year-off Research Supplement - One (1) student will be selected to receive this award for research related to cancer. This award is funded by the Helen and Verne Beilfuss Endowment
Applications will require submission of a CV, a Research Proposal and Plan (see sample), and a Presentation/Publication plan.
Apply using form "2026 CHM Office of Research Scholarship Competition" on our InfoReady page.
Students will be notified of award decisions by April 1, 2026.