MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH – 2015 Maryland Summer Scholars Program
Francis DuVinage, Director – Elizabeth Mackenzie Tobey, Coordinator – http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project. For the summer of 2015, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 30 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Students who carry out Maryland Summer Scholars projects gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Many Summer Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during their junior or senior year.
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2015, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2015. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2015 awards will be midnight on Sunday, February 8, 2015. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous information sessions about the summer 2014 MSS program. Please note: All information sessions will be held in 2100 D in McKeldin Library. Please reply to ugresearch@umd.edu indicating the session you plan to attend as space is limited (if you are interested but cannot attend reply to the same address to be notified about additional sessions).
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Sessions:
Thursday, November 20 – 5:30 pm – 6 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Thursday, November 20 – 6:30 pm – 7 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Friday, November 21 – 11:30 am – 12 noon at 2100D McKeldin Library
Friday, November 21 – 12:30 pm – 1 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Friday, November 21 – 4 pm – 4:30 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Monday, December 1 – 9:30 am – 10 am at 2100D McKeldin Library
Monday, December 1 – 12 noon – 12:30 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Monday, December 1 – 2:30 pm – 3 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Tuesday, December 2 – 10 am – 10:30 am at 2100D McKeldin Library
Tuesday, December 2 – 12:30 pm – 1 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Wednesday, December 3 – 10 am – 10:30 am at 2100D McKeldin Library
Wednesday, December 3 – 12 noon - 12:30 pm at 2100D McKeldin Library
Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website at: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/summerscholars.php
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program has been sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.
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