The BSOS Summer Research Initiative is part of the UMD’s College of Behavioral and Social Science’s long-standing commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program provides rising juniors and seniors with an 8-week intensive experience to develop research skills, learn about doctoral training, and increase graduate training readiness. The SRI provides:
A $3,000 stipend (before taxes)
Travel to/from College Park, Maryland
University housing and meals
Program activitiesProgram Dates: The 2022 BSOS SRI runs from June 6, 2022 - July 29, 2022. Participants are required to arrive Saturday, June 4th for the weekend orientation.
Key Expectations and Qualifications
Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year higher education institution, with preference given to those will have obtained junior or senior status by the fall 2022;
Demonstrate an interest in pursuing graduate study in one of the behavioral or social sciences, with preference given to those interested in doctoral studies;
Will have taken a basic statistics or research methodology course; and
Possess an excellent academic record, including a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA
Learn More and Apply!
For questions or more information about the SRI, please contact SRI Coordinator, Brittney Robinson, at brobins7@umd.edu.
