Mayo Clinic — Research Fellowship
Rochester, Minnesota · Research Fellowship
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About this program
Mayo Clinic runs one of the largest academic postdoctoral training communities in the country, coordinated through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Research Training (OPART) at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Mayo investigators span all three Mayo campuses: Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Mayo are PI-direct. Identify a Mayo Clinic investigator (use Mayo's faculty/researcher directory) in your area of interest, contact directly with your CV and research statement, and apply through their lab once a fit is established. OPART coordinates institutional onboarding and visa sponsorship (typically J-1) after a PI agrees.
Postdoctoral funding at Mayo is typically $55,000-65,000/year depending on department, lab, and grant source. Duration 1-3 years.
Distinct from Mayo's separate Visiting Medical Student Clerkship Program (see Mayo Clinic visiting students listing) — that's a 4-week clinical track for final-year medical students, not research.
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Quick highlights
Strong points
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-3 years of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 4 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS or PhD, research interest, publications preferred | Visa: J1
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