The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.
Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.
Eligibility
- You are eligible to apply for an MSS award if you have:
- Earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline
- Have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline
- Expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2018
- All academic majors are eligible
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for summer 2018 awards will be 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2018 MSS program. Please note the *room number* for the session you plan to attend, and RSVP to: ugresearch@umd.edu
- Thursday, November 30 from 10:30-11:00 am -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Thursday, November 30 from 11:00-11:30 am -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Tuesday, December 5 from 5:00-5:30 pm -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Thursday, December 7th from 4:00-4:30 pm -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Friday, December 8th from 12:00-12:30 pm -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Tuesday, December 12th from 1:30-2:00 pm -1201 Marie Mount Hall
- Friday, December 1 from 4:00-4:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Monday, December 4 from 12:30-1:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Monday, December 4 from 4:00 pm-4:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Tuesday, December 5 from 12:30-1:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Wednesday, December 6 from 12:30-1:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Thursday, December 7 from 12:30-1:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website at: ugresearch.umd.edu/current-summerscholars.html
Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply.
HHMI Undergraduate Fellowship Applicants Please Note: Students applying for Summer 2018 funding through the HHMI Undergraduate Fellowship program will be considered for Summer 2018 MSS awards automatically, through the HHMI application process. All MSS eligibility requirements must be met by applicants considered through the HHMI application process. Eligible students who wish to have their Summer 2018 HHMI research proposals considered for an MSS award do not need to submit a separate MSS application.
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.
