Goal

The goal is to foster the development of promising young scientists who will go on to become bench researchers or clinician scientists focused on improving the lives of those living with psoriatic disease.

Applications related to all aspects of psoriatic disease are strongly encouraged, including basic science, translational research, technology, epidemiology, health services, and clinical research.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to review recent publications identifying research gaps and priorities in psoriatic disease research to identify relevant research topics. 

Applicants

Applicants must be a student enrolled as either an undergraduate or medical student for the duration of the award and have the endorsement of an investigator willing to host the student in their lab.

Supervisors must hold a M.D., Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, and be affiliated with an institution capable of administering the internship.

Budget and Project Period

Applicants may request up to $5,000 to support salary/stipend (direct cost only). The total project period for the application submitted is ten weeks to take place between May 15 and September 30.

Project funds will be dispersed directly to the host institution.