Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene has established a fellowship in Dr. Kean’s name, administered by the ASTMH Clinical Group (American Committee on Clinical Tropical Medicine and Traveler’s Health – ACCTMTH), that will provide travel expenses for medical students who arrange clinical tropical medicine or tropical medicine research electives in areas afflicted by tropical diseases. Round-trip airfare (best-price ticketing) and up to $1000 toward living expenses will be provided. Kean Fellows will be required to prepare and present reports describing their activities.

Applicant must be a full-time student in a North American accredited school of medicine at the time of the application and at the time of the elective. Applicant must propose an elective in tropical medicine research or training in clinical tropical medicine, including at least one month at a site endemic for tropical communicable diseases.

Applications are usually due in early March. Visit funder website for exact deadline and application instructions.