Medical Education and Research Costs (MERC)

What is the MERC Fund?

The MERC Fund was established in 1996 and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. The purpose of the grant is to compensate Minnesota clinical training facilities for a portion of the clinical training costs for specific medical professions. 

View the MERC Eligibility Chart (PDF)

View MERC legislation Minnesota Statutes, section 62J.692

How are grants determined?

Grants are determined through a MERC Distribution Formula established in Minnesota Statutes, section 62J.692.

Application

Visit the MERC Grant Application webpage for instructions and deadlines.