National Medical Fellowships Doctors in Clinical Trials Research (NMF DCTR) Program

Provided by National Medical Fellowships

August 18, 2026(66 days left)
Varies
60+ min

About this scholarship

A training program (emerging Principal Investigator cohort) that provides an eight-week Parexel® Academy Clinical Investigator Certification curriculum, weekly support/office hours, mentoring, and networking to train physicians to lead and participate in clinical trials research. Next cohort begins Sept 2026; sponsored by several industry partners.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Other

Deadline

August 18, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

6 listed

Hold the degree of M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., D.O./Ph.D., or Pharm.D.

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), or eligible visa holder (J-1, O-1 & H-1B) with a visa valid during the eight-week training period

Have an active and unrestricted U.S. medical or pharmacy license (participants must possess active, unrestricted U.S. medical licenses at time of certification)

Residents may apply if they will receive their medical license within six months of the cohort end date (Parexel will hold the certificate until license is obtained)

Affirm availability to participate in the full eight-week training program

Demonstrated and continuing commitment to serving medically underserved communities

How to apply

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  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

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