This session is designed for research faculty mid-pivot who need to stress-test specific aims with senior experts.
Present your new research approach publicly in a lightning talk format with slides and receive live and immediate feedback from an expert panel. This is a rare opportunity to have seasoned researchers from across UMSOM provide input on your proposed research. Due to time constraints, those who wish to present must submit an application, and six (6) will be chosen based on maturity of the proposed work. All are welcome to attend the event.
Application requirements:
1) Must be a full-time UMB faculty member
2) Must have performed a scoping literature search and have a well-developed research question
3) Submit by 12pm, January 30, 2026 to UMSOMCARTI@som.umaryland.edu with subject line: "Research Spark Application"
a. Your CV
b. Specific Aims of your new project
4) If chosen, you will be asked to present your current work and proposed future work
a. Within 3 minutes
b. Using 3 slides, maximum
Research Spark Session - all are welcome to attend and listen!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
9:00 - 11:00am
Location: HSRF3, Classroom 1010, 1st Floor (670 W. Baltimore Street)
Submit questions to UMSOMCARTI@som.umaryland.edu
Read about our last Research Spark Session held on August 6.