Eligible applicants are students during any year of their medical studies, but those in their fourth year of medical school must defer graduation until completion of the fellowship year. D. programs or to those who have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a laboratory-based science. There are no citizenship requirements, but those who are not United States citizen must have and maintain appropriate visas. Awardees will be notified by April 2001. The fellowship term, twelve consecutive months, will begin between June 1 and September 1, 2001.
Most students participate in the program after their second or third year of medical school.
Scholars live in The Cloister, a residential facility. The appointment is for nine months to one year, with an opportunity for some scholars to extend for an additional year of research. Since research scholars are employees of HHMI, they are eligible for certain employee benefits. Approximately 40 new students are selected each year. Notification of acceptance is in early April 2001.