All eligible applicants who are admitted to the MD-PhD Program are considered for funding under the Medical Scientist Training Program. Approximately 8-10 MD-PhD students are selected annually to receive Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) awards. This program, supported by the National Institutes of Health, provides full tuition, stipend, and insurance for these students. Due to federal restrictions, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for MSTP funding.

    For the academic year 2008-2009, the annual stipend for students in the MD track of their training (Medical School Years I & II) is $20,772. The stipend for students entering the graduate track of their training in 2008-2009 is $26,855. Health and dental insurance is covered for students during their training.

    Each year, on average, two to three students decide to enroll as MD-PhD candidates at Johns Hopkins without MSTP funding. The students who are accepted to the Program, but do not receive funding, are eligible to apply for financial aid through the School of Medicine. More information about financial aid is available on the School of Medicine Admissions web site. It is important to note that students admitted to the MD-PhD Program without MSTP support may apply for MSTP support as internal candidates during the first or second year of medical school.