ALLIANT Health Solutions/NMF Research Program
The ALLIANT scholarship, established in 2018, has transitioned to become a service-learning program in 2023. Scholars have the opportunity to conduct a mentored research paper focused on a healthcare issue of their choice, with the goal of improving or extending life, or of healing on a community, national or global level. Potential areas for investigation may include: community health, maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, aging, Alzheimer’s or related dementias, vascular or cardiac disease, renal disease, lung disease, etc.
This program provides a $7,000 scholarship to two students of medicine enrolled in an accredited medical program in the following U.S. States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas.
Not accepting new applications for the 25-26 program.
Scholar Eligibility
- Enrolled in an accredited medical program in the following US States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas
- MD, DO, including dual degree programs
Program Structure
Selected scholars are required to conduct a mentored research project focused on a specific healthcare issue of their choice. During the six months of the program, scholars will be engaged in regular check-ins with their assigned ALLIANT mentor and monthly updates detailing the progress of their projects. At the completion of the program, (end of April), scholars will present their work to their ALLIANT mentors and key ALLIANT staff.
Additional Program Elements:
- Virtual Program Orientation
- Virtual Practice Presentation Sessions