The Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship aims to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers. Financial support is for research to be conducted over a 2-12 month period (minimum of 240 hours). The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism. Funds from the fellowship are expected to be the primary source of support for the student. Only one candidate from each school may be nominated. A student may only receive one fellowship from Alpha Omega Alpha during medical school. First and second-year medical students from schools with active Alpha Omega Alpha Chapters, or Associations, are eligible. Students must be actively enrolled in medical school classes. Students taking a year off for research or to gain a PhD are not eligible. Students who are already PhD holders are not eligible. Applicants must submit a letter of endorsement from the Alpha Omega Alpha Councilor; and a dean's endorsement letter that should include comments on the student's achievements and potential, and the suitability of the faculty mentor/research supervisor. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.