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The 51С»Æ³µCOM Student Government Association established the Carmen Pettapiece Student Research Fund in an effort to support all areas of medically-oriented research conducted by 51С»Æ³µCOM students. Students may apply for financial support through this fund in order to conduct a research project in osteopathic manipulative medicine, clinical, biomedical, or public health.

If applying for funding to complete a research project, the maximum amount awarded to any one student is between $1,000–$2,000. This amount will be dispersed in one allotment shortly after acceptance. Students will be required to present their research at the 51С»Æ³µCOM Research Forum held in the fall. Those that do not have sufficient materials to present their projects in the fall, will be required to give a poster presentation about their research project in the coming Spring at the Maine Osteopathic Association (MOA) meeting 51С»Æ³µ Osteopathic Medical Education Network (NEOMEN) Research and Scholarship Forum. Carmen Pettapiece student fellows are required to provide a final report on their research project if they are unable to present their project in any of the approved research forums at or outside of 51С»Æ³µby the end of May. All current 51С»Æ³µCOM students who are matriculated at the time of the award and in good academic standing are welcome to apply.

Application Process

• Every applicant must identify a primary mentor to assist in the preparation of his/her application.
• The mentor responsibilities include: Sponsoring and supervising the proposed research project, including providing the necessary resources for the project; assisting the applicant with the application process (BUT NOT WRITING THE PROPOSAL FOR THE APPLICANT); ensuring that the funded applicant completes all required training as per the instructions; stays on track with the research project; and aids in the preparation of required research presentation at the 51С»Æ³µCOM Research Forum.
• Students may utilize this award once per academic year. 
• Grant funding is competitive — therefore, students applying for funds through this grant must demonstrate the scientific merit of the research and how it will enhance the practice of medicine.
• The online application becomes available in late fall with a deadline submission in early winter.  Applicants are notified of the acceptance/rejection of their fellowship application in early spring.

For questions about to the application process email Dr. Carol Brenner, faculty advisor for the Carmen Pettapiece Student Research Fellowship.