Summer Research Fellowship

In partnership with the University of Maryland doctoral programs, the Graduate School is pleased to offer the Summer Research Fellowship. These fellowships support research activities that advance a doctoral student’s progress toward degree.  The fellowships carry a stipend of $5,000 with specific cost-share requirements, as detailed in the Guidelines. These fellowships are not intended for dissertation completion.

Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be UMD doctoral students who are at "mid-career."  Mid-career is defined to be just before, at, or right after reaching candidacy. 

Nomination Process: All Ph.D. programs are eligible to nominate candidates for the Summer Research Fellowship and the Summer Internship Fellowship. Please consult the nomination allocation schedule in the guidelines.  The nomination deadline is noon on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  

Summer Research Fellowship Guidelines (Summer 2025)

Nomination Cover Sheet (PDF) /  Word

DGS Questionnaire (PDF)  / Word