MSARF Summer Program

This page provides information on the Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) Summer Program. For more information on the Subsequent Fellowship Program, visit the dedicated page here.

2025 MSARF Summer Program Information (PDF)

Application Deadlines

Student applications for the 2025 MSARF Program have closed. Thank you to all those who applied!

Host site applications for the 2026 MSARF Program will open in September 2025.

Student applications for the 2026 MSARF Program will open in December 2025.

Host Departments

Host site applications for the 2025 MSARF Program have now closed. See below for a downloadable list of mentor's taking part in the 2025 MSARF program.

2025 MSARF Host FAQ (PDF)

2025 MSARF Host Mentor List (PDF)

Students

For any assistance within our online application platform, please contact Technical Support at [email protected] or (800) 875-2562.

The Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) Summer Program provides challenging and rewarding experiences in anesthesia research.

Medical students who participate in the summer anesthesia research fellowship can expect:

Eight weeks of focused research related to anesthesiology
A dedicated mentor who will provide training in research techniques and scientific methods
Valuable virtual content including journal clubs and online presentations throughout the summer
The opportunity to make a scientific poster or oral presentation during the FAER MSARF Symposium held at the at the ASA's ANESTHESIOLOGY^® annual meeting
A $600 per week student stipend, ASA student membership dues, plus additional funds to help cover the costs of travel to the ANESTHESIOLOGY^® annual meeting

For more information, download the complete 2023 MSARF Summer Program Information document that covers eligibility requirements, application instructions, information on the stipend and funding, and student and host department responsibilities.

2025 MSARF Student FAQ (PDF)

Apply for the 2025 MSARF Program