University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program

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The University of Maryland Scholars (UM Scholars) Summer Research Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine builds on the strengths of two great institutions by enabling outstanding University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) undergraduates to become engaged in summer research projects led by top faculty in the University of Maryland School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The program provides participating students with in-depth involvement in significant research and professional mentorship in challenging settings. The program also introduces highly talented UMCP undergraduates to the MD degree program, a vast array of graduate degree programs, and the MD/PhD and MD/MS degree opportunities at UMB.

Eligilbity for this program is limited to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP).

UM Scholars is supported by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower) and administered by the University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Student Research (OSR).

UM Scholars Information

Summer 2025 - Important Dates

Summer 2026 Program Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 24, 2026

Application Timeline

Application Portal Opens: Mid-November, 2025
Final Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Decisions Announced: Mid-March, 2026

Mandatory Events*

Pre-Pre-Summer Meeting: TBD
Orientation: Tuesday, 05/26/2026–Wednesday, 05/27/2026
Mid-Summer Retreat: Wednesday, 06/24/2026
Student Research Forum: Thursday, 07/23/2026–Friday, 07/24/2025
Weekly Seminars: Tuesdays/Thursdays
*Subject to minor changes

Program Leadership

Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, OSR
Director of PRISM, UM Scholars and STAR-PREP Student Research Programs
Email: GCarey@som.umaryland.edu

Fiama Romero, MS
Program Manager
Email: FRomero@som.umaryland.edu

Information Sessions

UM Scholars 2026 Summer Research Info Session & Panel*

Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Time: 4:00-5:30PM
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Brent Room
Info Session Slides - coming soon

*Please note: The UM Scholars program and the Info Session are only for University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students.