Summer Research Initiative to Increase Diversity
The University of
Maryland,
College Park is the flagship campus in
the
University of Maryland system and
is home to first-class researchers and research facilities.
The university’s location, just nine miles from downtown
Washington, D.C. and
approximately 30 miles from Baltimore, provides
access to some
of the finest libraries,
research centers, and professional
opportunities
in the
country.
UMD
BSOS
Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
Our 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).
“I have improved
tremendously as a
researcher, scholar, and professional
in my eight weeks at the University of
Maryland.”
-2014 SRI Scholar
Program Details
This 8-week program will be held on the University of
Maryland, College
Park campus from June
1 - July 24, 2015. 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).
We 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
· Junior or senior status by Fall
2015
· U.S.
citizen or permanent resident status
· Intent to pursue a Ph.D. in the social
and
behavioral sciences
· We are especially
interested in applications from
students underrepresented in
the social, behavioral, and economic sciences
To apply, visit the CIC SROP website, click “Campus Profiles,”
and select
University of
Maryland
Application deadline: February 10, 2015