Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization:
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable):
Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine

Type of Funding:
Fellowship

Description:
“The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene has established a fellowship in Dr. Kean's name, administered by the American Committee on Clinical Tropical Medicine and Traveler's Health (ACCTMTH), that will provide travel expenses for medical students who arrange clinical or research electives in tropical areas. Round-trip airfare (best-price ticketing) and up to $700 toward living expenses will be provided. Kean Fellows will be required to prepare and present reports describing their activities.”

Electives must be for a minimum of one month, although longer periods are preferred.

Eligibility:
You must be a full-time medical student at an accredited North American school of medicine

Specific focus on global health research?
Yes

Application Process:
Please submit your application online, using the online application site that will open closer to the deadline date (www.astmh.org/funding/index.cfm).

Please see the ASTMH website for complete application information.

Deadline:
The deadline for the 2009 competition is March 1; please check with the website to see if this has changed for future competitions.

Contact Information:
Website: www.astmh.org
Telephone: (410) 706-2491
Fax: (410) 706-1204
Email: emuriel@medicine.umaryland.edu

Links to Valuable Websites and Documents:
Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine Information Page: www.astmh.org/funding/kean.pdf