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Dr. Rudy Melfi Fellowship

Prospective Student Researchers

Undergraduate students not enrolled in the college may apply for participation in the College of Dentistry Undergraduate Research Program through a Dr. Rudy Melfi Fellowship, as described below.

Student Eligibility:
Student must demonstrate interest in exploring research opportunities.
A minimum GPA of 3.50 is recommended.
Student must be available full-time during the summer.
Previous research experience is desirable but not required.

Application Process - Application deadline for all applicants is March 15 of the year of intended participation.  Submit the following to Dr. William Johnston, Director of Student Research, OSU College of Dentistry, Rm. 3001A Postle Hall, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210-1267:

• One-page personal statement describing your interests in research and reasons for applying to the program.
• Official transcript (or, if a student at OSU, a signed authorization for the OSU College of Dentistry Director of Student Research to directly access your OSU transcript).
• Letter(s) of recommendation (one required, but not more than two).

Also send a notice of your Application for a Dr. Rudy Melfi Fellowship to Dr. Johnston via email at johnston.5@osu.edu with your contact information (address and phone number), the name(s) of the person(s) who has (have) agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you, and with your personal statement attached or included.

Please contact Dr. William Johnston, Director of Student Research, via email at johnston.5@osu.edu for any advice or clarification.

Selection Process:
First-time applicants: The OSU College of Dentistry Research Committee will review complete applications only. The personal statement, academic performance and compatibility with an available mentor will be used for the selection. Qualifying candidates may be invited for interviews. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by May 1. Successful candidates (“Fellows”) will be assigned a research mentor for their summer fellowship.
Other applicants: Fellows can apply for a second support period during the summer quarter of the subsequent year. Applications will be selected by the OSU College of Dentistry Research Committee based on a letter of recommendation by the Fellow’s mentor and tangible outcomes.

Funding:
The College of Dentistry will support up to 5 fellowships per summer. First-year Fellows will receive a stipend of $1,500. Second-year Fellows will receive a stipend of $2,000. An additional $500 will be allocated towards the mentor’s research expenses if those expenses are justified. However, non-OSU Fellows may not receive travel support to present their research. Dr. Rudy Melfi Fellows may apply for travel support if the student plans to present their research at a national scientific meeting and if the student will be an OSU student at the time of this presentation.