CommonApp
The 2025 CommonApp is now closed.
Look for announcements for the 2026 CommonApp in Fall 2025.
The CommonApp provides a central location for medical student research and service opportunities that are available at UCCOM / CCHMC for University of Cincinnati College of Medicine** first-year medical students. This is a general application that includes supplementary fields (Part 2 and 3) for specific programs.
** MSSRP is the only CommonApp program that accepts outside applicants via the CommonApp.
Several programs may require you to first establish a relationship with a research mentor before applying. To facilitate your search for potential research mentors, utilize the UC Research Directory and other tools provided to you on the Office of Medical Student Research homepage.
To complete this application, you will need information about yourself, your research program, your mentor, and the programs in which you are interested. It is highly recommended to review the individual program requirements within the CommonApp ahead of time (clicking "YES" to a program in Parts 2 and 3 will provide additional questions or information pertinent to submitting a completed application for consideration.
The 2025 research summer is May 27 through August 1, 2025.
Several resources may be helpful for preparing your application, including:
Early submission is highly encouraged!
You will be able to save your progress and re-enter the CommonApp later to submit your completed application.
If you have any questions about the CommonApp during the application process, please email the Research and Industry Relations Committee RIRCOMMITTEE@ucmail.uc.edu.
The 2025 CommonApp is closed. The 2026 CommonApp will open December 2025.
You may start your application in the CommonApp hyperlink or by copying the link below into your web browser: 2026 link to be announced in Fall 2025.
The 2026 PRIORITY DEADLINE for students applying for co-director positions or early consideration for intern positions with the Urban Health Project will be early-to-mid January 2026.
All other submissions must be received no later than the still to be specified time in early-to-mid February 2026.
Contact Us
Amy Thompson MD
Director of Medical Student Research Initiatives
Medical Sciences Building 4556C
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0526
Email: amy.thompson@uc.edu
Diana Mullenix
Program Director
CARE/Crawley Building E870
3290 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0555
Email: diana.mullenix@uc.edu