MBBS students have several research opportunities available to them, ranging from institutional programs to international fellowships. Here's a quick overview:

Within their institution: most medical colleges offer dissertation projects, departmental research under faculty mentors, and access to ethics committee-approved student studies.

Nationally: programs like ICMR's Short-Term Studentship (STS) in India are very popular - they fund 2-month research projects during summer. Similar programs exist in other countries.

Internationally: competitive fellowships like the Fogarty International program, NIH opportunities, and university exchange research programs are open to motivated undergraduates.