Students Training in Research (STIR)

To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• U.S. citizen or eligible residency or citizenship status to qualify for federal financial aid.
• College junior, senior, master’s student, or recent college graduate (within the last two years).
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.
• Research experience is NOT required.

• Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
• Decision Notification: March 13, 2026
• Program Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed. ALL supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline (no exceptions). Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

• Write a Personal Statement (maximum of 400 words) explaining why you wish to participate in the Student Training in Research Program. Be sure to highlight your personal and professional goals, any research experience, and personal attributes that would be deemed desirable for a career in medicine.

Additional Required Documents:

• Copy of Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Current Resume/CV
• Copy of government issued photo ID or university student ID card
• (2) Letters of Recommendation

IMPORTANT: Letters of recommendation should be submitted on an official letterhead and at least one letter must come from a science professor. All letters of recommendation MUST be emailed by the recommender directly to the Office of the Assistant Dean for Community Engagement at communityengagement@med.miami.edu. The deadline for submitting letters is Friday, February 20, 2026. 

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