The 2026 PSYC Terp Research Fair will be held on Monday, April 27 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the BRB Colonnade.
Submissions are due by Wednesday March 25th at 5:00 pm and presenters will be notified whether their posters are accepted by Thursday, April 2. We encourage every lab to present at least one poster, each honors student to present a poster, and PREP students to submit at least one poster. Please click here to submit an application for your presentation. **Please note: PSYC undergraduate students must be first authors on posters.
Presentation of research awards will be announced after the research fair by email, blog, and website. Students can nominate their faculty mentor for the Outstanding Faculty Research Mentor Award by clicking here. Additionally, a team of faculty and advisors will select posters to be awarded Gold, Silver, Bronze, and People's Choice Awards.
Updates and Opportunities for University of Maryland Psychology Majors and Alumni
Mar 2, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Summer Immersive Research Internship Experience (IRIE)
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is excited to announce the 2026 OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience (IRIE), a summer research internship and professional development opportunity built for a wide range of University of Maryland (UMD) students.
The OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience provides a research-intensive, faculty-mentored 8-week summer experience and three credits of transcript-impacting OURS199: Research Internship. The internship lasts from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026. IRIE Research Interns commit to 15 hours per week of on-site research engagement.
This opportunity is available to all UMD undergraduates. Even if you have no previous research experience, the OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience is for you!
If interested, apply by March 29, 2026. Our application purposefully does not ask about your grades, GPA, or previous academic and/or research accomplishments. We simply want to know more about you and your motivations for pursuing a research and professional development experience.
The OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience provides a research-intensive, faculty-mentored 8-week summer experience and three credits of transcript-impacting OURS199: Research Internship. The internship lasts from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026. IRIE Research Interns commit to 15 hours per week of on-site research engagement.
This opportunity is available to all UMD undergraduates. Even if you have no previous research experience, the OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience is for you!
If interested, apply by March 29, 2026. Our application purposefully does not ask about your grades, GPA, or previous academic and/or research accomplishments. We simply want to know more about you and your motivations for pursuing a research and professional development experience.
Feb 25, 2026
Add Your Voice To The Dept. of Psychology's Annual Multicultural Climate Survey: Enter to win a $100 gift card!
Dear Students,
You are invited to add your voice to the
Department of Psychology's Annual Multicultural Climate Survey
The purpose of the survey is to understand how inclusive our Psychology department feels to you. We would like to hear your honest feedback about our strengths and weaknesses as they relate to our mission of creating a respectful, affirming, and inclusive environment.
The Psychology department will use the survey results to help us improve our multicultural climate. Your responses are anonymous. Although the survey is anonymous, students have an option of clicking a link to a separate survey to enter their name and course information for courses that offer extra credit. Additionally, students names will be entered into a lottery to win one of four $100 gift cards.
A summary of the results will be shared with faculty, staff, and students. We will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The survey will be open until Monday, March 9th. We are especially interested in hearing what feels most pressing to students as they return to campus in the current political climate.
It is our hope that you will join us in this departmental evaluation and answer as honestly as possible.
You are invited to add your voice to the
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The Psychology department will use the survey results to help us improve our multicultural climate. Your responses are anonymous. Although the survey is anonymous, students have an option of clicking a link to a separate survey to enter their name and course information for courses that offer extra credit. Additionally, students names will be entered into a lottery to win one of four $100 gift cards.
A summary of the results will be shared with faculty, staff, and students. We will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The survey will be open until Monday, March 9th. We are especially interested in hearing what feels most pressing to students as they return to campus in the current political climate.
It is our hope that you will join us in this departmental evaluation and answer as honestly as possible.
Take the survey here. by March 9th.
Sincerely,
Students in the Psychology Research Empowerment Program
Psychology Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Psychology Undergraduate Committee
Sincerely,
Students in the Psychology Research Empowerment Program
Psychology Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Psychology Undergraduate Committee
Feb 23, 2026
Health Professions Fair: April 23rd
The Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) and
University Career Center & President's
Promise are excited to present
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Promise are excited to present
UMD's 2026 Health Professions Fair!
This fair is open to all University of Maryland students and alumni, as well as local area college and university students interested in attending a Medical, Dental, or Allied Health School. We have historically hosted ~90 health professional schools and 400 students at this event.
DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026
TIME: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union (University of Maryland - College Park)
Students should register on Handshake.
This fair is open to all University of Maryland students and alumni, as well as local area college and university students interested in attending a Medical, Dental, or Allied Health School. We have historically hosted ~90 health professional schools and 400 students at this event.
DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026
TIME: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union (University of Maryland - College Park)
Students should register on Handshake.
Feb 20, 2026
Gain clinical and research experience this summer through FIU's Center for Children & Families Summer Treatment Program
2026 Summer Treatment Program
Staff Positions
The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program positions for 2026. Positions are available at our site in Miami. More than 100 positions are available. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students.
Description:
The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. By participating in the STP, students will:
-Learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders
-Gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school
-Help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills
-Network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country.
Types of Positions:
Positions are available in programs serving children between the ages of 3-12. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program that includes feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement.
Responsibilities:
Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, baseball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Staff members will also be responsible for recording and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Staff members will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.
Experience in the STP may be helpful to prepare students for further study or employment in the fields of education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Staff members have uniformly reported the experience to be the most demanding but also the most rewarding clinical experience of their careers.
How To Apply:
Detailed descriptions of each program, position descriptions, and application instructions are available at: https://ccf.fiu.edu/summer-programs/index.html
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The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program positions for 2026. Positions are available at our site in Miami. More than 100 positions are available. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students.
Description:
The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. By participating in the STP, students will:
-Learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders
-Gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school
-Help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills
-Network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country.
Types of Positions:
Positions are available in programs serving children between the ages of 3-12. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program that includes feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement.
Responsibilities:
Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, baseball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Staff members will also be responsible for recording and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Staff members will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.
Experience in the STP may be helpful to prepare students for further study or employment in the fields of education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Staff members have uniformly reported the experience to be the most demanding but also the most rewarding clinical experience of their careers.
How To Apply:
Detailed descriptions of each program, position descriptions, and application instructions are available at: https://ccf.fiu.edu/summer-programs/index.html
Feed Your Future @ The Psychology Career Exploration Event, Tonight, Tues. 3/3
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RSVP Here
Professionals and employers will share job and internship openings and/or tips for breaking into psychology-related fields. Business casual attire is requested.
Open to all current UMD students.
Employers attending at a glance as of 2/25/26, read more
Active Minds
Employers attending at a glance as of 2/25/26, read more
Active Minds
Ally Behavior Centers
American Psychological Association
Amigo Care ABA
The ARC of Prince George's County
Behavioral & Education Solutions, PC
Brighter Strides ABA
Capital Clubhouse Inc.
CARE to Stop Violence
Career Human Resources Professional
Children's National Hospital Psychology and Neuropsychology
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.
ESF Camps
EveryMind
FAIR Girls
Helping Hands Family
Homeland Security Investigations
Ivymount
Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
Homeland Security Investigations
Ivymount
Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
Jubilee Association of Maryland
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Latin American Youth Center
Mental Health Coalition
Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services
Montgomery County Public Schools
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maryland
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maryland
Playtime Project
Service Coordination Inc.
Service Coordination Inc.
Sheppard Pratt
TerpsEXCEED @ University of Maryland College Park
Tidemark Intervention Services
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Hosted by the Department of Psychology, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, the Psi Chi Honors Society, the Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA), and the Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Majors (TIPS).
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Hosted by the Department of Psychology, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, the Psi Chi Honors Society, the Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA), and the Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Majors (TIPS).
Feb 16, 2026
Paid 2026 Undergraduate Student Internship
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The Coalition provides collaborative leadership in fostering a culture of mental health and wellness inclusive to the entire campus community through broad communication, campus-wide programming, and advocacy.
The Coalition is looking to hire one undergraduate student intern starting Summer 2026. This is a PAID position. Intern will receive $15/hour with a maximum of 10 hours per week.
-Serve on the MHC Steering Committee to assess and direct projects within the Coalition.
-Develop or implement projects and initiatives related to mental health programming and communications, student engagement, and graphic design.
-Attend all MHC General Body and Action Meetings (Held Bi-Weekly, in person and virtual).
-Must be enrolled full-time in good standing at the University of Maryland through the 2026-2027 academic year.
-Minimum 2 semesters of eligibility required; preference for 4+ semesters.
-Weekly Wednesday availability (3-4P).
P-roficiency with social media, Canva, and Google Suite.
-Strong verbal/written communication skills, time management, and organization.
Review of applications will begin in March. Considered applicants will be notified two weeks after the deadline.
The Coalition is looking to hire one undergraduate student intern starting Summer 2026. This is a PAID position. Intern will receive $15/hour with a maximum of 10 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
-Manage MHC social media accounts and serve as a liaison for social media communications to the MHC.-Serve on the MHC Steering Committee to assess and direct projects within the Coalition.
-Develop or implement projects and initiatives related to mental health programming and communications, student engagement, and graphic design.
-Attend all MHC General Body and Action Meetings (Held Bi-Weekly, in person and virtual).
Qualifications/Requirements:
-Interns must express interest and attend at least one MHC general body meeting before the end of the application process.-Must be enrolled full-time in good standing at the University of Maryland through the 2026-2027 academic year.
-Minimum 2 semesters of eligibility required; preference for 4+ semesters.
-Weekly Wednesday availability (3-4P).
P-roficiency with social media, Canva, and Google Suite.
-Strong verbal/written communication skills, time management, and organization.
How To Apply:
Apply at: (https://forms.gle/2KnJ6Pc8bpcPTK5f7). Applications are accepted for consideration until March 13. Attend at least one MHC meeting before the end of the application process. Complete this interest form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbbriIGKvL5wwuxR-RAYQGKdiI8nAEO_ROesoiB4SuRIvcOQ/viewform) to get more information about available meetings.Review of applications will begin in March. Considered applicants will be notified two weeks after the deadline.
This internship is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit
Post-bacc Clinical Research Assistant Positions @ Brown University
The position is for 2-3 full-time Research Assistants (RA)
at Brown University Health. The RAs will work
with Jennifer Wolff’s research team and the Adolescent Mental Health Collaborative. These RAs will work on several different projects on topics such as preteen suicide, parenting practices that lower suicide risk, intervention studies for at-risk youth, and pediatric sleep and mental health. Opportunities also exist to help with diagnostic assessments on an adolescent inpatient unit and other clinical interactions with families. These positions are well-suited for an aspiring clinical psychology graduate student interested in child and adolescent mental health, as it will provide first-hand experience: 1) conducting recruitment and research with families who have been through a recent mental health crisis, 2) conducting clinical interviews, 3) IRB procedures and communication 4) data management, preprocessing, and analysis.
Responsibilities:
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with Jennifer Wolff’s research team and the Adolescent Mental Health Collaborative. These RAs will work on several different projects on topics such as preteen suicide, parenting practices that lower suicide risk, intervention studies for at-risk youth, and pediatric sleep and mental health. Opportunities also exist to help with diagnostic assessments on an adolescent inpatient unit and other clinical interactions with families. These positions are well-suited for an aspiring clinical psychology graduate student interested in child and adolescent mental health, as it will provide first-hand experience: 1) conducting recruitment and research with families who have been through a recent mental health crisis, 2) conducting clinical interviews, 3) IRB procedures and communication 4) data management, preprocessing, and analysis.
1. Communicate with families and patients in a clinical research setting. 2. Conduct psychological assessments of youth and their parents. 3. Recruit and consent families for assessment and intervention research studies. 4. Maintain IRB records. 5. Manage REDCap databases 6. Collaborate with researchers to build and continue study protocols 7. Keep a flexible schedule to accommodate the schedules of research participants and research facilities, including afternoons and occasional evenings/weekend availability. 8. Perform other lab management duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or another related field. 2. Ability to interact skillfully with clinical populations (children, adolescents, and adults).
3. A minimum of one year of experience in a research project or a related clinical setting is required (can be unpaid experience).
4. Experience with data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) or statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) is strongly preferred.
5. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.
6. Working knowledge of research methodology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, psychophysiological assessment) is preferred but not required.
7. Bilingual preferred but not required.
How To Apply:
If interested, please email your C.V. and a cover letter describing the fit between this position and your background and goals to brownamhc@gmail.com. We are looking for a candidate to start May 1st if possible.
How To Apply:
If interested, please email your C.V. and a cover letter describing the fit between this position and your background and goals to brownamhc@gmail.com. We are looking for a candidate to start May 1st if possible.
Feb 12, 2026
Volunteer Summer Research Assistant Positions with Children's National: Eligible for PSYC 389 Credit
Children's National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
We are seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in a summer
volunteer opportunity. This position is unpaid; applicants should plan to receive academic credit or funding through their
university or external sources. We are happy to work with students to support this experience, counting toward course credit, fellowships, or other funding opportunities. The position requires a commitment of
10–20 hours per week, in-person, at our Shady Grove, MD location.
We are seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in a summer
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university or external sources. We are happy to work with students to support this experience, counting toward course credit, fellowships, or other funding opportunities. The position requires a commitment of
10–20 hours per week, in-person, at our Shady Grove, MD location.
Dr. Alan Gerber’s research focuses on autistic adolescent loneliness and mental health.
Gain hands-on experience working with research participants
Opportunity for poster submission to conferences
Responsibilities:
Gain experience using EEG and EMA methodologiesGain hands-on experience working with research participants
Opportunity for poster submission to conferences
How To Apply:
Complete the application at this link: https://cri-datacap.org/surveys/?s=CNWH4448JHD8PFK3
Application deadline is March 9, 2026.
Questions:
You Can Earn Academic Credit for this experience:
This research experience/internship is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit
Virtual Psychology Internships with Thaddeus Resource Center
Virtual Internships with Thaddeus Resource Center. We provide case management, therapy, workforce training, and tutoring services for women and youth at a variety of ages. These services are provided through different programs in our offices as well as referrals we can submit to outside organizations. Our staff is committed to empowering women and youth to better equip them in their futures.
The Program Developer & Resource Navigator supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of client-facing programs and services within the Programs Department. This role contributes to the development and facilitation of workshops, support groups, and other engagement initiatives, while also supporting community outreach and partnership efforts. This position assists in identifying, researching, and organizing external resources to ensure clients have access to relevant and reliable support services. The role works collaboratively with Care Coordinators and Case Managers to promote holistic, client-centered care and to advance the organization’s programmatic impact.
The Intern will receive direct supervision from the Programs Department Mentor, Case Management
Mentor, and President. The intern will also get the chance to work in self-organized teams on different
monthly projects. This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your
educational institution.
The Care Coordinator facilitates support groups in addition to responsibilities within the Programs Department (program development, blog writing, community & empowerment via social media, resource
cultivation, ongoing mentor recruitment, monitors and submits monthly Key Performance Indicator data),
as well as develops relationships and maintains communication with clients, school staff, church staff,
and service partners.
The 1 year internship program includes 1-on-1 client interaction.
The Intern will receive direct supervision from the Programs Department Manager/Mentor and President.
The intern will also get the chance to work in self-organized teams on different monthly projects. This
internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the online application form on our website at https://www.thaddeus.org/internships and email your resume to hr@thaddeus.org.
The Intern will receive direct supervision from the Programs Department Mentor, Case Management
Mentor, and President. The intern will also get the chance to work in self-organized teams on different
monthly projects. This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your
educational institution.
cultivation, ongoing mentor recruitment, monitors and submits monthly Key Performance Indicator data),
as well as develops relationships and maintains communication with clients, school staff, church staff,
and service partners.
The 1 year internship program includes 1-on-1 client interaction.
The Intern will receive direct supervision from the Programs Department Manager/Mentor and President.
The intern will also get the chance to work in self-organized teams on different monthly projects. This
internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.
To apply, please complete the online application form on our website at https://www.thaddeus.org/internships and email your resume to hr@thaddeus.org.
Feb 9, 2026
PSYC Terp Hot Cocoa Break: Wednesday 2/11 @ 12 Noon
PSYC Terp Hot Cocoa Break
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
12:00 Noon-1:00 pm
BPS 1140
Hope to see you for the PSYC Terp Hot Cocoa Break this Wednesday, February 11th from 12pm to 1pm in BPS 1140.
Join your peers, advisors, and faculty to drink hot chocolate and play games - or just grab a cup of hot chocolate to go. We look forward to seeing you.
RSVP not required, but appreciated!
RSVP not required, but appreciated!
Mental health text line, Lean On Me CP, is accepting supporter applications!
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UMD students to seek non-crisis mental health
support. Our organization complements existing services at UMD with a mission to lower the barrier to entry for seeking emotional support by being anonymous, highly accessible, approachable, and involved in the community. We are here to support those struggling to adjust to an in-person semester, in the midst of friendship/relationship problems, or just need somebody to rant to about their day. Our line is now open for the spring semester, so feel free to text us at 301-494-8808 from 12 PM - 12 AM any day of the week to chat with one of our trained peer supporters.
How To Apply:
Interested in becoming a supporter? Lean On Me is currently accepting supporter applications from 2/2 - 2/18! Click the link below to learn more about us and apply!
https://linktr.ee/leanonme_umd
Lean On Me was originally founded in 2015 by MIT students and has chapters at eight other universities around the country.
For more information about Lean On Me, click here: https://lean0n.me/
You can also follow or contact us at:
Instagram: @lom_collegepark
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeanOnMeCP
Email: leanonmeumd@gmail.com
Mental Health Support Line: 301-494-8808
You can also follow or contact us at:
Instagram: @lom_collegepark
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeanOnMeCP
Email: leanonmeumd@gmail.com
Mental Health Support Line: 301-494-8808
Feb 6, 2026
Apply for The 6th Annual Enter the Ph.D. Workshop: Application deadline is 2/18
Dear PSYC Terps,
The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland will host the sixth annual Enter the Ph.D. Workshop (flyer attached) on April 24th, 2026.
This is a full-day workshop open to first and second year undergraduate students in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC areas.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland will host the sixth annual Enter the Ph.D. Workshop (flyer attached) on April 24th, 2026.
This is a full-day workshop open to first and second year undergraduate students in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC areas.
View Workshop Schedule HERE
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about psychology related Ph.D. programs at UMD including Clinical, Cognitive, Counseling, Developmental, Industrial/Organizational, Neuroscience, or Social psychology. Participants will meet Psychology faculty and graduate students who will answer questions such as:
Why should I consider a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in psychology?
What are the differences between a master's degree and a doctoral degree in psychology?
What are the different career paths available to those who earn a Ph.D. in psychology?
What are the different research areas of psychology?
What is life as a psychology graduate student really like?
What steps can I start taking now to be a desirable candidate for psychology Ph.D. programs?
We are especially interested in applicants who identify with historically excluded racial/ethnic minority groups and/or who are the first in their families to go to college, and/or students who experience financial hardship. However, all students who are committed to strengthening psychology by increasing diversity and inclusion in the field will receive serious consideration. To apply, students should complete this application form.
Deadline to Apply: Best consideration date: February 18, 2026.
Questions: Email Dr. Nazish Salahuddin at nsalah@umd.edu
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about psychology related Ph.D. programs at UMD including Clinical, Cognitive, Counseling, Developmental, Industrial/Organizational, Neuroscience, or Social psychology. Participants will meet Psychology faculty and graduate students who will answer questions such as:
Why should I consider a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in psychology?
What are the differences between a master's degree and a doctoral degree in psychology?
What are the different career paths available to those who earn a Ph.D. in psychology?
What are the different research areas of psychology?
What is life as a psychology graduate student really like?
What steps can I start taking now to be a desirable candidate for psychology Ph.D. programs?
We are especially interested in applicants who identify with historically excluded racial/ethnic minority groups and/or who are the first in their families to go to college, and/or students who experience financial hardship. However, all students who are committed to strengthening psychology by increasing diversity and inclusion in the field will receive serious consideration. To apply, students should complete this application form.
Deadline to Apply: Best consideration date: February 18, 2026.
Questions: Email Dr. Nazish Salahuddin at nsalah@umd.edu
Now recruiting 2026-27 Career Program Peers
CARE to Stop Violence provides free, confidential advocacy
and therapy services to primary and
secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, while simultaneously empowering the campus community to prevent violence through educational presentations, events, and outreach activities.
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secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, while simultaneously empowering the campus community to prevent violence through educational presentations, events, and outreach activities.
CARE To Stop Violence is now recruiting 2026-2027 Care Program Peers. Application deadline is March 9, 2026.
-Learn about power-based violence prevention
-Develop teamwork and communication skills
-Perfect event planning skills
-Spread education on campus
-Advocate for survivors!
Recruiting for the following programs:
-Advocacy
-Prevention Education
-Outreach
Apply today using this link: https://go.umd.edu/carepeerapplication
Full-time Post-Bacc Positions with Children's National
Looking for research experience before
applying to graduate school or medical school? Join our team to work on pediatric psychology studies with children, teens, and young adults with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic health or behavioral health conditions.
We are hiring for up to 3 full-time paid positions, including a competitive benefits package. If you are interested in children’s health and looking for ways to prepare for graduate, nursing, or medical school, consider becoming part of a collaborative clinical research team under the supervision of Eleanor Mackey, PhD and Randi Streisand, PhD at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Applicants fluent in Spanish are encourage to apply.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with the development and implementation of behavioral research studies
• Coordinating clinical intervention trials, including scheduling and tracking participant recruitment, retention, and follow-up completion
• Recruiting and enrolling participants, including in-person and remote data collection
• Conducting medical record reviews, as well as data entry/management/analysis.
• Supervising and training undergraduate volunteers and delegating lab responsibilities
• Assisting with writing and editing of grant applications and manuscripts for publication
• Working with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain research ethical compliance
• Initiating and overseeing contractual agreements with study vendors
Research opportunities offer:
• Experience on prospective, clinical research studies with potential for presentations and publications
• Experience working collaboratively with health care professionals from a range of disciplines
• Excellent preparation for graduate school in psychology, public health, nursing, or medicine
Requirements:
✓ Bachelor’s degree with prior experience in clinical human subjects research or Master’s in relevant area ✓ Two-year minimum commitment
✓ Reliable transportation/willingness to travel to main hospital campus
✓ Some evening hours for phone calls
Additional recommended qualifications:
✓ Knowledge of and experience in working with IRBs
✓ Experience using statistical software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SPSS)
✓ Experience working with children and/or clinical patient populations
✓ Fluent in English and Spanish Salary commensurate with experience.
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We are hiring for up to 3 full-time paid positions, including a competitive benefits package. If you are interested in children’s health and looking for ways to prepare for graduate, nursing, or medical school, consider becoming part of a collaborative clinical research team under the supervision of Eleanor Mackey, PhD and Randi Streisand, PhD at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Applicants fluent in Spanish are encourage to apply.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with the development and implementation of behavioral research studies
• Coordinating clinical intervention trials, including scheduling and tracking participant recruitment, retention, and follow-up completion
• Recruiting and enrolling participants, including in-person and remote data collection
• Conducting medical record reviews, as well as data entry/management/analysis.
• Supervising and training undergraduate volunteers and delegating lab responsibilities
• Assisting with writing and editing of grant applications and manuscripts for publication
• Working with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain research ethical compliance
• Initiating and overseeing contractual agreements with study vendors
Research opportunities offer:
• Experience on prospective, clinical research studies with potential for presentations and publications
• Experience working collaboratively with health care professionals from a range of disciplines
• Excellent preparation for graduate school in psychology, public health, nursing, or medicine
Requirements:
✓ Bachelor’s degree with prior experience in clinical human subjects research or Master’s in relevant area ✓ Two-year minimum commitment
✓ Reliable transportation/willingness to travel to main hospital campus
✓ Some evening hours for phone calls
Additional recommended qualifications:
✓ Knowledge of and experience in working with IRBs
✓ Experience using statistical software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SPSS)
✓ Experience working with children and/or clinical patient populations
✓ Fluent in English and Spanish Salary commensurate with experience.
How To Apply:
To apply, please complete the following survey: https://redcap.link/fablab2026ra Please contact Sydney White with any questions swhite5@childrensnational.org. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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