For Medical and Graduate Students

Medical Student Pelotonia Scholars Program

Learn about the Medical Student Pelotonia Scholars Program, providing cancer research scholarship awards to accomplished Ohio State College of Medicine students and recent graduates.

The Pelotonia Scholars Program offers one-year research awards to The Ohio State University College of Medicine students who are committed to cancer research. While many medical students have part-time research experience, the Pelotonia Scholars program allows them to take a year off to focus fully on independent cancer research projects.

The program aims to provide a concentrated, full-time research experience, encouraging students to immerse themselves in the field. Past recipients have made significant contributions, presenting at national conferences and publishing in high-impact journals.

The program is highly competitive, and applications are rigorously reviewed by the Pelotonia Scholars Program Committee. Receiving this scholarship is a significant distinction, enhancing students' career prospects.

Awardees are paid a one-year stipend of $34,000, enabling students to focus fully on advancing cancer research without financial burdens.

Eligibility

Medical Application Eligibility and Scoring Criteria

Application Cycle

Applications are accepted once a year for medical awards.
Spring: January 15 - 11:59 PM on February 15. Award begins June 1.

Contact

Pelotonia Scholars Program Manager: Marie Gibbons
Phone: 614-685-1960
Email: marie.gibbons@osumc.edu

2024 Medical Student Pelotonia Scholars Program

Teja Mallela, BS

Teja Mallela, BS

Award Cycle: Spring 2024

Major: Medicine

Project: The Relationship Between Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Hand-Foot Syndrome, and Underlying Skin Disorders.

Mentor: Brittany Dulmage, MD

Idea Inspiration: I wanted to contribute novel research within the cross-sectors of dermatology and oncology to improve cancer patient outcomes.

Molly Meeker, BS

Molly Meeker, BS

Award Cycle: Spring 2024

Major: Medicine

Project: Optimizing Vascular Regeneration and Perfusion of Tracheal Grafts for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer.

Mentor: Tendy Chiang, MD and Ginny Bumgardner, MD, PhD

Idea Inspiration: I chose cancer research to work towards developing better treatments options and to improve outcomes.