Campagna Scholarship
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A 10-Week Summer Research Scholarship Available for United States Medical Students Intending a Career in Neurological Surgery.
The Campagna Scholarship was endowed in 2006 by leading Oregon neurosurgeon Dr. Mario Campagna and his wife, Edith. The scholarship supports a 10-week summer semester of research under the supervision of a neurosurgical mentor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and residence expenses in Portland, Oregon. Students in the first or second year of study at an accredited U.S. medical school are eligible to apply. One scholar will be selected annually.
Campagna scholars will receive $5,000 for support of travel to and living expenses in Portland. Scholars are eligible for up to $2,500 additional award to support travel to a national neurosurgical meeting to present the results of their research project, under the supervision of their mentor. The OHSU neurosurgical faculty mentor also receives up to $2,500 to cover research expenses.
Medical students with a serious interest in neurological surgery are encouraged to apply. In crafting their application proposals, applicants are invited to review the clinical and scientific interests of potential research mentors in the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery. Proposals may be modified in collaboration with faculty after acceptance.
Instructions to Applicant
- Applications require a one-page (600 word) essay, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, dean’s letter, and the Campagna Scholarship application form.
- Applications were due Friday, February 29, 2008.
- Awards notifications will take place by March 14, 2008.
- Confirmation of award acceptance by the successful applicant is due March 28, 2008.
- Please direct questions to the OHSU Neurological Surgery Educational Coordinator at (503) 494-6207 or at nsg@ohsu.edu
Application
Previous Scholars
2007 — Christopher Urban, a first-year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked with Kim Burchiel, M.D., on a project relating to trigeminal neuralgia.
2008 — David Panczykowski, a medical student at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL.