Funds Managed by the Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs Award
Any student or resident planning an international experience and has not received other OIP funding may apply; the amount awarded varies. Contact the Office of International Programs for additional details.

Halsey Infectious Disease & Tropical Medicine Training Award
This award is given to a medical student to complete a 4th-year International Clinical Elective Rotation in the field of Infectious Diseases and/or Tropical Medicine.

Kovac International Observership Award
This award is given to residents, nurse anesthesia education students, and respiratory care education students to participate in an International Educational Experience in Peru or Ghana.

Lou Loescher-Junge International Travel Award
Awarded to students in the School of Health Professions for an International Educational Experience in the country of the student's choice.

Robinson-Mani International Studies Award
Nine students annually are given this award to complete a 4 week clinical rotation at Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. Students from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Health Professions are eligible to apply.

VMR Resident Scholarship Program
One scholarship is available annually for a Neuroscience resident to conduct fully-funded independent research at an international location of their choice.

Funds Managed by other KUMC Offices

Clendening Summer Fellowship
Provided and administered by the Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine, the Clendening Summer Fellowship annually provides 8-10 first-year medical students with funds to conduct independent research. These research projects may be completed internationally or domestically. Contact Dr. Tarris Rosell (trosell@kumc.edu) for details.

Diversity and International Experiences Fund Award
Awarded to students in the School of Health Professions for an International Educational Experience in the country of the student's choice. 

Rural Health Education Services International Medical Education and Mission Award
Awarded to any student or resident planning a rural International Educational Experience in the country of the student's choice.

Student Governing Council Travel Award
Awarded to any KUMC student. Distributed four times a year in September, November, February, and April. Award maximum is $750.

KU Endowment Loans
Medical, Health Professions & Nursing student loans are offered to students enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in Medical, Health Professions & Nursing at the KU Medical Center. Loan repayment will begin one year after graduation. Repayment of Medical, Health Professions and Nursing student loans can be deferred until internship or residency programs are completed.

Outside Funding Options to Explore

This is not an all-inclusive list. We are providing examples to introduce resources and encourage you to explore available opportunities.