University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program

The UM Scholars at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is a unique summer enrichment experience that connects undergraduate students from University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) with top UMSOM faculty at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). 

UM Scholars at UMSOM 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.

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

UM Scholars is a signature initiative of the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower). UM Scholars at UMSOM is administered by the University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Student Research (OSR).

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UM Scholars Information

Summer 2027 - Important Dates

Summer 2027 Program Dates: May 24, 2027 – July 23, 2027

Application Timeline*

• Application Portal Opens: Mid-November, 2026
• Deadline: Early February, 2027
• Decisions Announced: Mid-March, 2027

Mandatory Events*

• Pre-Summer Meeting: Mid-May, 2027
• Orientation: Monday, 05/24/2027–Tuesday, 05/25/2027
• Mid-Summer Retreat: Wednesday, 06/23/2027
• Student Research Forum: Thursday, 07/22/2027–Friday, 07/23/2027
• Weekly Seminars: Tuesdays/Thursdays

*Dates are 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 at SOM - Summer 2027 - Info Session & Panel*

• Date: Early November, 2026
• Time: 5:30-7:00PM 
• Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
• Slides (shared after the event)

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

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