FSU College of Medicine & Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Summer Research Fellowship Program
Program Dates:
June 1 - August 6, 2027
This prestigious program is a collaboration with colleagues at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Division of Research in Jacksonville. It is open to FSU medical students in good academic standing who are interested in summer research between their first and second year.
It offers a unique opportunity to develop research skills in a dynamic clinical research environment. Participants must temporarily relocate to Jacksonville, Florida for the duration of the program, where they are matched with a Mayo Clinic mentor for onsite research participation.
Beyond participating in ongoing research investigations and developing skills in research methodology, there will be assigned educational activities, including on-site weekly lecture series. In addition, fellows must present a written summary and oral presentation of their research at the end of the program.
Program dates are set by Mayo Clinic in Florida and run concurrently with the Mayo Clinic CRSIP summer program. There are specific onboarding processes and trainings required to be completed prior to the start of the program. Fellows are required to present their poster at the Medical Student Summer Research Fair in October, following the summer program.
General Program Information
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- first-year medical students
- in good academic standing
- able to commit to 10 weeks of uninterrupted participation during the program dates
Stipend
Participants receive a one-time $6,000 award at the beginning of the summer.
This award may affect your financial aid package. Please contact the College of Medicine Financial Aid Office for more information.
Housing
The program does not provide housing for participants.
A list of housing resources may be shared, but all housing and transportation expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
Selection Process
The number of fellowships is limited. Selection is based on evaluation criteria.
Decisions are usually announced in mid-November.
Application Process Information
Required Application Materials
Documents required:
- Statement of Intent
- Resume or CV
- Letter of Recommendation
Statement of Intent
The Statement of Intent should not exceed two pages and must be double-spaced. Be sure to answer all prompts below.
Save the file as a PDF using the file name format: LASTNAME_FIRST_SOI.
Statement of Intent Prompts:
- Describe your past research, academic, and or community experiences that shaped your interest in research and provide at least one example of what you learned.
- What specific knowledge or skills do you want to gain through participation in the program?
- Why are you specifically interested in pursuing summer research at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?
- What do you hope to learn from the program that would contribute to your professional growth?
Resume or CV
An updated resume or CV is required for the application.
Save the file as a PDF using the file name format: LASTNAME_FIRST_CV.
Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation is permitted per applicant. Your recommender does not need to be an FSU faculty member.
Students should choose a faculty member who can speak to their academic strengths, readiness to engage in research, personal qualities, and potential to grow through an immersive research experience.
You must complete the request form below. Your recommender will receive a private submission link. Letters must be submitted directly by the recommender on official letterhead.
Submit the request early to allow time for follow-up. Letters submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Your resume/CV, Statement of Intent, and recommendation letter must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Submit your resume/CV and Statement of Intent through the Student Application form.
Complete the Recommender Request Form* early to allow time for your recommender to prepare and submit their letter.
*This form sends your recommender an email with submission instructions. Your recommender must submit the letter by the deadline.
You will receive separate confirmation emails when your application documents and recommendation letter arrive. Please follow up with your recommender until you receive confirmation of their submission.e
Contact Information
Questions about the application process?
Please contact Program Director for Medical Student Research Sabrina Leigh or Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Medical Student Research Suzanne Baker.
Application Cycle and Program Calendar
The proposed work is completed in the summer between the first and second year of medical school. All fellowship recipients will present their work in a short format to a College of Medicine audience later that fall semester.
