The Red Raider Research Fellowship provides financial support to eligible Foster School of Medicine students (MS1–MS4) pursuing research experiences at TTUHSC El Paso, affiliated institutions, or external research programs. Overseen by the Scholarly Activity and Research Program (SARP), the fellowship aims to expand access to research opportunities, reduce financial barriers, and promote scholarly development.

Students may receive $1,250 for a four-week research period, up to a maximum of $2,500 for eight weeks of full-time research. Awards are contingent upon available funding.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Red Raider Research Fellowship, Foster School of Medicine students must:

• Be currently enrolled and in good academic and professional standing.
• Have successfully completed the Scholarly Activity and Research course (PSAP 5401) with a passing grade.
• Have an identified research mentor and project.
• Commit to full-time research participation (30–40 hours per week) for 4–8 weeks
• MS1: Be completing the first year of medical school.
• MS2–MS3: Have taken the required USMLE Step 1 examination prior to beginning the funded research experience.
• MS4: Be enrolled in an approved research elective or conducting one continuous research project. Funding is limited to one research elective or continuous research project.

Students may receive one fellowship award per academic year.

Application

Applications are submitted through REDCap and reviewed weekly by the Red Raider Research Committee.

MS1 Summer Research Fellowship

Applications Open: April 16, 2027

Application Deadline: July 2, 2027

Research Period: June–July

Award Notifications: Ongoing following application review

MS2–MS4 Research Support Fellowship

Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed weekly.

Red Raider Research Fellowship Application

Red Raider Research Fellowship Guidelines

Students are encouraged to apply early and review the fellowship guidelines before submitting an application. All recipients must submit a final research abstract and completion survey within two weeks of completing their research experience. Abstracts will be included in the annual SARP Research Booklet.

Direct questions about the fellowship to: SARP-ELP@ttep.edu.