University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program
The University of Maryland Scholars (UM Scholars) Summer Research Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine builds on the strengths of two great institutions by enabling outstanding University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) undergraduates to become engaged in summer research projects led by top faculty in the University of Maryland School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The program provides participating students with in-depth involvement in significant research and professional mentorship in challenging settings. The program also introduces highly talented UMCP undergraduates to the MD degree program, a vast array of graduate degree programs, and the MD/PhD and MD/MS degree opportunities at UMB.
Eligilbity for this program is limited to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP).
UM Scholars is supported by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower) and administered by the University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Student Research (OSR).
UM Scholars Information
Summer 2025 - Important Dates
Summer 2025 Program Dates: May 27, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Application Timeline
- Application Portal Opens: Late-November, 2024
- Application Deadline: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Decisions Announced: Mid-April, 2025
Mandatory Events
- Pre-Summer Meeting: TBD
- Orientation: Tuesday, 05/27/2025–Wednesday, 05/28/2025
- Mid-Summer Retreat: Wednesday, 06/25
- Student Research Forum: (Tentative) Thursday, 07/24–Friday, 07/25
Program Leadership
Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, OSR
Director of PRISM, UM Scholars and STAR-PREP Student Research Programs
Email: GCarey@som.umaryland.edu
Fiama Romero, MS
Program Manager
Email: FRomero@som.umaryland.edu
Fatimah Dixon, MPH
Program Coordinator
Email: FDixon@som.umaryland.edu
Information Sessions
- Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
- Time: 5:30-7:00PM
- Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Brent Room
- Info Session I - Slides
*Please note: The UM Scholars program and the Info Session are only for University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students.
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