CARE Peer Programs Now Accepting Applications

2026-27 Peer Programs applications are open! CARE offers three Peer Programs for current undergraduate students: Peer Advocacy, Peer Education, and Peer Outreach. Our programs enable students to gain hands-on professional experience along with six course credits. 

Students will learn about power-based violence, support survivors, develop their public speaking skills, and gain program planning experience. It is a great opportunity for students to boost their resumes and get involved on campus! Undergraduate students can apply at go.umd.edu/carepeerapplication. Applications close March 9th, 2026.

Visit the CARE to Stop Violence Office website for more information.

Mind Over Money: Unlocking Your Potential with Budgeting

Build smart money habits - join the workshop and thrive financially!



This interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.

Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (complete this registration form to get the zoom link)

Rethinking Rational Deterrence Theory

Jonathan Wilkenfeld Distinguished Lecture Series: Rethinking Rational Deterrence Theory

Speaker: Dr. Erik Gartzke, University of California, San Diego

Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:15 PM
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, 2212 Banneker/Key Room

Dr. Erik Gartzke is the Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Peace and Security Studies (cPASS) at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on war, peace, and international institutions. His interests include nuclear security, the liberal peace, alliances, uncertainty and war, deterrence theory, and the evolving technological nature of interstate conflict. Dr. Gartzke has also written extensively on cyberwar, trade and conflict, and the effects of economic development, system structure, and climate change on war. His work has been published in numerous academic journals and edited volumes.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Sponsored by: Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM)

2026 BSOS Summer Research Initiative

 

Are you looking for a PAID summer internship that will give you research experience in the behavioral and social sciences?

APPLY TO THE 2026 BSOS SUMMER RESEARCH INITIATIVE (SRI)! The deadline to apply is February 10.

The SRI program is designed to encourage and broaden the participation of scholars working in social and behavioral science, practice, teaching, and policy fields. The program provides rising juniors and seniors with an 8-week intensive experience to develop research skills, learn about doctoral training, and increase graduate training readiness.

The 2026 BSOS SRI runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026

Participating BSOS Departments include African American and Africana Studies, Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, Geographical Sciences, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

The SRI provides:
A $4,000 stipend (before taxes)
Travel to /from College Park, Maryland
University housing and meals
Program activities

To learn more and apply, visit our website or scan QR code.
bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative

Smith Minor Applications OPEN until Feb. 16th

Smith Business Minor applications are now open until February16@11:59PM.

We are hosting one final in-person Smith Minor information session tomorrow, February 3rd VMH1407@5:30pm before the application deadline.

 

Snider Consulting Group Applications are Open Until February 6th

SCG is currently searching for a new cohort of leaders. Students of all majors with five or more semesters until graduation are eligible to apply.

As a part of the onboarding process, new analysts will engage in faculty and EY-led workshops to enhance their consulting expertise and will tackle team-client projects. Members typically spend 2-4 hours a week on SCG activities.

Applications close on February 6th at 11:59pm. More information and the application can be found at: sniderconsultinggroup.com/apply-now

Call for Papers, UNC Economics Journal

We are looking for submissions to Ceteris Paribus, UNC Chapel Hill’s undergraduate journal of economics. If you have:  

• Conducted summer research, 
• Written an honors thesis, 
• Completed an outstanding term paper, 
• Or otherwise done independent research in economics, 

then we encourage you to submit your paper to the journal. We accept research conducted by current undergraduates, as well as recent (<1 year) graduates prior to their graduation. If accepted, we will work with authors to refine their papers, and authors must be willing and able to do so in a fairly short time frame. There is no preference for areas of research, just that it must be in economics. Papers will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the submission deadline, 11:59 pm (Eastern) on February 20th. (2/20)

 

If you’re interested in submitting, fill out the submission form here or by clicking the link below. Please reach out to us at ceterisparibusunc@gmail.com with any questions. 

 

Direct link for submission:  https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSfMsVEWhAE78XA

We look forward to working with you! 

Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Study in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social studies? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

The Beinecke Scholarship program provides graduate study scholarships to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who plan to pursue research-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study in fall 2026 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2026 and August 2027. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

 

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and PhD studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs ARE NOT supported.

 

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be able to demonstrate significant financial need as indicated through the FAFSA.

 

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

 

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.7 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases. 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2025-2026 academic year. 

• Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. 

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

• Have significant financial need as determined by FASFA.

 

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: February 20, 2026. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of the Beinecke application and one letter of recommendation to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

Interested in Learning More?
Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

Attached Documents: Please find information required for campus nomination AND recommender advice. If you plan to apply for nomination, send your recommender the advice document.

 

Website: www.beineckescholarship.org

Read about Onkeya Arah, 2024 Beinecke Scholar

2026 BSOS Summer Research Initiative Applications are Open!

 

The BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI) is open to all undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States and the United States territories, and therefore all students are encouraged to apply. In addition, the program is also interested in encouraging and enhancing the diversity of scholars in the behavioral and social sciences.

Learn more and apply here.

Application deadline: February 10th.

RISE@AG Externship (Economics Consulting at the Analysis Group in Boston)

At Analysis Group, we provide our clients with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions to their most challenging business and litigation problems. Analysis Group is one of the largest private economics consulting firms, with more than 1,500 professionals across 15 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since 1981, we have provided expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. Our internal experts, together with our network of affiliated experts from academia, industry, and government, offer our clients exceptional breadth and depth of expertise.   

The Rise@AG Summer Externship is a unique, one-week, in-person program designed for academically curious undergraduate students expected to graduate in either winter 2027 or spring 2028 as they explore the impactful world of economic consulting. The program is open to all applicants, with a focus on providing opportunities to individuals who have not had prior exposure to economic consulting.  

Learn more and apply