UMD BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
The program provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders).
Program Details
Program Details
This 8-week program will be held on the University of Maryland, College Park campus from June 3 - July 26, 2019. Students are required to arrive on campus on Saturday, June 1st for mandatory Saturday and Sunday program orientation, but SRI programming will officially begin on Monday, June 3rd. Students will be provided a meaningful research experience by working with a faculty mentor in one of our nine academic departments (visit http://www.bsos.umd.edu for department list). They also supplement the research experience with lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board in university on-campus housing and $3,150 (before taxes – amount includes stipend and meal allowances).
Basic Eligibility
Basic Eligibility
- Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year higher education institution and obtain junior or senior status in the Fall 2019-20 academic year;
- Demonstrate an interest in pursuing graduate study in one of the behavioral, social or economic sciences;
- Will have taken a basic statistics or research methodology course; and
- Possess an excellent academic record including a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.
To apply, visit the Big Ten Academic Alliance SROP website, click “Campus Profiles,” and select University of Maryland
Application deadline: February 10, 2019
