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Subject: University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program (UM Scholars) at the School of Medicine Description: University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program (UM Scholars) at the School of Medicine Online Application Open at this link http://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/osr/um_scholars Program Summary The University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program 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 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, the vast array of graduate degree programs, and the MD/PhD and MD/MS degree opportunities at UMB. Program Activities In addition to conducting research guided by faculty mentors, scholars will participate in the full range of summer research training activities sponsored by Office of Student Research of the School of Medicine, including research-related training, lecture and seminar series related to biomedical research, Orientation, Mid-Summer Retreat, and Student Research Forum. Scholars will have many opportunities to interact with other undergraduate students, MD and graduate students, other health professional students, and faculty in various summer research programs and settings at UMB. Stipend: $4,500 Time and Duration: Summer Research - 10 weeks of full time commitment (at least 40 hours per week) in the summer after the end of spring semester and before the start of fall semester. Standard 10-week research period begins on May 26 and ends on July 31, 2020. If permitted by research mentor, student may take days off and make up missed days prior to the fall semester, provided that attendance requirements for summer programming are satisfied. Summer Programming - May 26 to July 31, 2020. Deadline to Apply: February 3, 2020 Eligibility: 1. UMCP students currently in their second or third year of studies (Sophomore or Junior). 2. Majoring in any science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field. 3. GPA Minimum GPA of 3.2 (cumulative) with strong science preference. GPA of 3.5 or greater preferred. Please use the Ask UM Scholars Form to submit your questions. Link is available on the program webpage. Contact Person: University of Maryland School of Medicine Contact Email: [log in to unmask] You received this email because you are subscribed to the Daily eNews for CMNS Students (CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS) mailing list. If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, simply send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message signoff CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS in the body.