Global Medical Outreach Scholarship Opportunity

Dear Healthcare Students and Residents,

We are excited to offer a scholarship opportunity for our upcoming global medical outreach trips with Power of a Nickel. As a healthcare student or resident, you may be eligible for a discount on your trip fees in exchange for conducting research or scholarly activities related to the trip.

Scholarship Details:

• Awards: $750 (Central and South America) or $1000 (Asia, Europe, and Africa)
• Requirements:
  • Research article, poster presentation, article for publication, or case study
  • Submission within 6 months of trip completion
• Responsibilities:
  • Develop research plan, methodology, data collection, and results analysis (if conducting research)
  • Obtain IRB approval (if required)
  • Obtaining a mentor at your institution to guide you as you plan and execute your plan
  • Choose a topic, research current literature, and prepare a document for an article, poster presentation, or case study
  • Case Study
    • There are several reasons why it may be more difficult to do a case study on a mission trip and have it published:
    • Confidentiality and privacy concerns: Mission trips often involve working with vulnerable populations, such as children, refugees, or marginalized communities. Protecting their privacy and maintaining confidentiality can be challenging, making it harder to collect and share data.
    • Limited access to data and resources: Mission trips often take place in resource-constrained settings, making it difficult to collect reliable data, access literature, or utilize research tools.
    • Ethical considerations: Mission trips may involve complex power dynamics, cultural sensitivities, and ethical dilemmas, requiring careful consideration to avoid exploitation or harm.
    • Lack of control and consistency: Mission trips can be unpredictable, with variables like weather, politics, or local conditions affecting outcomes, making it harder to establish a controlled study environment.
    • Publishing requirements: Academic journals often have strict requirements for publication, including methodological rigor, statistical analysis, and contribution to existing literature, which can be challenging to meet in a mission trip context.
      If you’re interested in conducting a case study on a mission trip, please consider these points.

Support and Guidance:

Our research committee is available to assist you throughout the process. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to:

• Barbara Grogg ([email protected])
• Dr. Jodi Flanders ([email protected])

Application and Selection:

• Applications are accepted until two week prior to the final payment deadline for the trip. In addition, you must have had an online conversation with Dr. Flanders before the final payment deadline. 
• Selections are announced before the final payment deadline.

Post-Trip Requirements:

• Monthly updates: Send a brief update on your research/project progress to [email protected] once a month after the trip.
• Final draft submission: Send the completed final draft to [email protected] upon completion.
• Publication/presentation plans: Include your plans for publication or presentation along with the final draft submission.
• Poster presentation: If choosing a poster presentation, send a digital copy of the poster to [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please complete the application form below. If information is not applicable, please write N/A or none.