If possible, establish a realistic time line and set up meeting times at regular intervals. Think about what expectations you have and discuss these. Possibilities for Funding School of Medicine funding. Talk to Suzanne Johnson in A-300. Departmental sources of funding.
Some departments have funds set aside for student research.
Once you have settled on a project and found a sponsor, ask whether the sponsoring department can support your research. In addition, training grant monies from various organizations may be available within departments. Sources for minority students. The NIH offers research supplements for underrepresented minorities . This is an award of supplemental funding to support a minority student doing research with a sponsor who is already conducting NIH-supported research.