Calendar – 2026 MMS SRP

2026 McGovern Medical School Summer Research Program Calendar
Late November Job Fair – TMC Library, noon – 1 pm
January 7 Information Session – MSB 3.001, 12 – 1 pm, (must attend 1 of the 4)
January 20 Information Session – MSB 3.001, 5 – 6 pm
January 28 Information Session – MSB 3.001, 12 – 1 pm
February 3 Information Session – MSB 3.001, 5 – 6 pm
March 2 Online Application deadline for Dean’s Contribution Funds (DCF) considerations; supporting documents must be received by (11:59 pm CST)
Mid-Late March Approximate date of funding notifications (Stipend paper work)
Late March-Early April MS-1 Meeting (mandatory attendance) (seminar information, expectations, call for student ambassadors for college student campus tour)
May 26 Orientation (mandatory attendance)
May 27 Research begins with the mentor department
Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No vacation during the 10-week program (Exception for May 25th Memorial holiday, and June 19th Juneteenth)
Thursday VIRTUAL Seminars – Noon – 1 pm:  Choose eight out of ten sessions starting 5/29th – 7/24th (mandatory virtual and in-person attendance when offered to receive blue book credit)
July 30 Closing Program (this may count as your 10th seminar session)
July 31 Last day of program
September 21 Abstract DUE and Webber Prize Competition Nomination Form DUE by 3:00pm  (Volunteer participation – faculty mentor nominate entry)

Late October

 

Research Forum-Poster Presentation (mandatory participation for all SRP students)
Webber Prize Competition – (Voluntary entries – REQUIRE faculty mentor nomination form by September 21st by 3:00pm)