The following six schools offer a total of 12 fellowships for medical students interested in conducting clinical research in developing countries:
Approximately 75% of the fellowship year would be spent overseas. Contact the schools above directly if you are interested in applying for an international Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship.
Note: On occasion other medical schools participating in the CRF program offer fellowships overseas. Contact each school of interest to see if it offers the opportunities you are seeking.
International FAQs
Are there additional costs associated with being an international fellow?
There may be some upfront costs in establishing yourself overseas that you should discuss with the CRF school(s) to which you are applying for details. Schools must cover the cost of a round-trip flight to your destination.
Will I receive the same stipend as domestic fellows?
International fellows receive the same stipend as domestic fellows.
Do you require any specific courses be taken before applying or in preparation for an international fellowship?
Some schools have safety and research methodology courses that will be required. Check with the CRF school(s) to which you are applying. The foundation is funding the development of a short web-based course on the ethical framework of working overseas. If the web-based course is completed by the time you enroll, you will be required to take it. (Course is estimated to be completed in the summer of 2011.)
How are logistical arrangements associated with working overseas made (for example: travel documents, flights, lodging, health insurance, or stipend)?
This varies with each CRF school. Please contact the CRF school(s) of interest for complete information. Please note, if accepted into an international program, it is highly recommended that you start your logistical arrangements with your CRF institution as soon as possible.