{"id":14354,"date":"2023-07-24T17:24:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/?page_id=14354"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:30:43","slug":"um-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/um-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"UM Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Research Opportunities for UMB Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250625_Research_0791-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250625_Research_0791-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20144\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Summer 2026 Paid Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#fbf916\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><strong>NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-title-color\">Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore projects with:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/um-scholars-catalog-of-program-offerings\/\" style=\"color:#e31933\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">UMCP Faculty\/Mentors<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/projects-with-mdh-leadership\/\" style=\"color:#e31933\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-title-color\">Maryland Department of Health Leadership<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:109px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Program Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>400-hour research project conducted over a 10-week period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project begins in late May&nbsp;and ends in early August.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule is mutually defined and agreed upon by the student and mentor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work is expected to take place during typical business hours (Monday\u2013Friday, 9am\u20135pm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research is designed to be conducted on campus at UMB, UMCP, or at the MDH.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery format may be hybrid (remote and in-person) or fully in-person, as defined by the faculty mentor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected students will receive a stiped for their work, paid in multiple installments over the 10 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate students receive $5,500; Graduate students receive $6,500.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be enrolled in the Fall semester to be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program is competitive; applicants are not guaranteed&nbsp;placement or an interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each project has a unique application and selection process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students and mentors may be asked to complete evaluation materials at the end of the experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications are now open.<\/strong> Review what materials you\u2019ll need to apply, learn about the selection process, and view details on ideal candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mpower.maryland.edu\/application-guide\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Opportunities for UMB Students Summer 2026 Paid Research NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Explore projects with: How the Program Works Preparing to Apply Applications are now open. 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