FASPE Medical Fellowships 2027 for Medical Students (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Fellowships for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) Medical Awards, which are available to international applicants for the 2027 academic year. Annually, FASPE Medical awards fellowships to 13 to 16 medical students and residents. During two weeks in Berlin and Poland, Fellows visit significant sites related to Nazi history and participate in daily seminars facilitated by specialized faculty. This unique program combines the impact of historical locations with academic rigor, providing numerous informal opportunities for creative exchange.

FASPE benefits from a diverse pool of applicants, bringing varied backgrounds and interests that enrich discussions within and beyond the seminar room. Medical Fellows travel alongside Clergy and Journalism Fellows, fostering a broader understanding of the roles of professionals through shared meals, activities, and interdisciplinary seminars. FASPE Fellowships are fully funded, ensuring financial considerations do not hinder participation.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: January 3, 2027 (11:59 pm EST)
• Program Dates: June 18, 2027- July 2, 2027
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Organizer: Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE), developed in collaboration with Yale School of Medicine
• Eligible Countries: Open to all
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Medical students and residents
• Focus Area: Professional ethics in medicine
• Study Level: MD or DO students, residents
• Number of Opportunities: 13-16 fellows selected annually
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Germany (Berlin) and Poland

FASPE Medical Fellows look at topics like:

• Medical professionals’ role in the design and implementation of Nazi policies
  
• Medical care allocation in a period of limited resources
  
• The role and limits of current bioethics, including physician-assisted suicide and technological advances
  
• There are significant concerns in research ethics, such as when research is conducted outside the United States and the impact of technological advancements.
  
• The Medical Profession’s Prejudiced Legacy
  
• Juggling numerous allegiances to individual patients, the greater patient population, the public welfare, research goals, medical institutions, and others
  
• End-of-life care (structured as an interdisciplinary discussion with Seminary Fellows)
  
• Strategies for dealing with ethical challenges inside medical institutes

Benefits of FASPE Medical Fellowships

Fellows will benefit from the FASPE Medical Fellowships as follows:

• The FASPE Medical fellowship is fully funded.
• Medical Fellows travel with Clergy and Journalism Fellows, allowing them to deepen their understanding of professional roles through shared meals, activities, and participation in various interdisciplinary lectures.
• Medical fellows will enroll in various residency or other postgraduate programs and work as practicing physicians, researchers at major institutions, bioethicists, and public health experts.
• Fellows establish long-lasting ties and strong bonds that grow over time due to their common FASPE experience.
• Medical Fellows are part of institutional and informal networks that help them throughout their careers.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• FASPE Medical applicants must fall into one of the three categories listed below:

1. Be enrolled in an MD or DO program (or equivalent) at the time of application and expect to complete at least one clinical year before the start of the fellowship
2. Be enrolled in a residency program.

• FASPE seeks fellows interested in engaging in discussions with co-fellows and faculty.
• Fellows should have the intellectual and emotional maturity to unpack complex and controversial issues responsibly
• Welcome applicants of all religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• It also welcomes applicants of all gender identities.
• FASPE seeks Medical Fellows with diverse interests and backgrounds, including those pursuing careers in practicing medicine, research, or public health.
• Fellows are selected based on academic background and personal and professional experiences.
• Leadership capacity and ability to contribute to the program and alumni community are essential.

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit these supporting documents for your applications:

• Application Form
• Resume
• Transcript
• 2 Letters of recommendation from academic faculty
• 2 References (contact information): No letters are needed from these referees
• Answers to essay questions

How to Apply for the FASPE Medical Fellowship?

Submittable is the online application platform used by FASPE. The FASPE Submittable application site is required for all applications.

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For further information about the Fully Funded Fellowship for Medical Students, please visit FASPE’s website.

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Application Form Resume Transcript 2 Letters of recommendation from academic faculty 2 References (contact information): No letters are needed from these referees Answers to essay questions

Eligibility Criteria Applicants should meet the following criteria: FASPE Medical applicants must fall into one of the three categories listed below: Be enrolled in an MD or DO program (or equivalent) at the time of application and expect to complete at least one clinical year before the start of the fellowship Be enrolled in a residency program. FASPE seeks fellows interested in engaging in discussions with co-fellows and faculty. Fellows should have the intellectual and emotional maturity to unpack complex and controversial issues responsibly Welcome applicants of all religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It also welcomes applicants of all gender identities. FASPE seeks Medical Fellows with diverse interests and backgrounds, including those pursuing careers in practicing medicine, research, or public health. Fellows are selected based on academic background and personal and professional experiences. Leadership capacity and ability to contribute to the program and alumni community are essential.

Submittable is the online application platform used by FASPE. The FASPE Submittable application site is required for all applications.