Application FAQs

Research Project

• What kind of outcomes are expected by the end of the ten-month program?
  • We understand that most research will take more than ten months to complete. You are expected to set your own goals and benchmarks so that you may reach your own metrics of success within the program timeline. Even if you plan to continue your project beyond the program, you are still expected to submit complete project deliverables by the end of the ten months. Please refer to this list of past projects for examples of the different research outcomes conducted by former scholars.
• What types of research can I do?
  • We do not have any restrictions on the type of research you can conduct. You can refer to this list of past projects for examples of past projects completed by former scholars.

Sites and Project Supervisors

• Do I need to identify a site and project supervisor before I apply for the scholarship?
  • Both your site and project supervisor should be identified and aware of your proposed project when you submit your application to this program.
• Is this program virtual or in person?
  • Scholars are welcome to conduct their research through a hybrid model. NMF will have both in-person and virtual programming. Regarding your research, while you are expected to conduct a research project in your community, your safety and that of your community should take priority. Therefore, we understand if certain components of your research must be completed virtually.
• Does the community organization and project supervisor need to be in the United States?
  • Yes, both need to be in the United States.
• Does the organization need to be a 501C3?
  • No, the community organization does not need to be a registered nonprofit.
• Does my project supervisor need to be affiliated with site I choose?
  • It is highly encouraged that your project supervisor be affiliated with your chosen site. 
• Are private, public, and charter schools eligible?
  • Yes, private, public, and charter K – 12 institutions are eligible as sites for this program.

Eligibility Requirements

• I’m a 4^th year graduating in May. Am I still eligible to participate in this program?
  • Yes, graduating fourth years are eligible to participate in the program. Please keep in mind you will still be expected to meet program requirements post-graduation.
• Is this program open to dental students?
  • Currently this program is not open to dental students. We are actively recruiting second-, third-, and fourth-year medical students (MD, MD/PhD, DO, DO/PhD), graduate-level physician assistants, and graduate-level nursing students. 
• I’m a U.S. citizen, doing an international medical program. Am I eligible for this program?
  • Scholars must be enrolled in an U.S. accredited health care program. Additionally site and mentors must be located in the United States during the duration of this ten-month program.
• I am an International Medical Graduate. Am I eligible for this program?
  • Scholars must be currently enrolled in an accredited medical or graduate level nursing or PA school located in the U.S. Scholars must also provide proof of U.S. citizenship, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approved letter, Green Card, or passport stamp and state ID.