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.
President's Fellowship
In accordance with our core values, we offer the President’s Fellowship, aimed at recruiting outstanding doctoral students from differing backgrounds or with unique personal and scholarly experience.
Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar Award
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works side-by-side with policymakers such as state legislators and education agency officials as they implement policies to help students achieve more, prepare students for college and careers, and boost college completion.
2019 CIRTL@UMD Summer Professional Development
Consider spending some of your summer time building your teaching and learning resume. CIRTL-Net is offering a number of useful workshop and institutes.
CIRTL Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching 
June 17-21 online in Blackboard Collaborate
Get a thorough introduction to CIRTL's approach to STEM education in this online institute.
Summer Internship Fellowship
In partnership with University of Maryland doctoral programs, the Graduate School is pleased to offer the Summer Internship Fellowship program. The Internship Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to participate in alternative learning experiences that advance a doctoral student’s professional developments. The fellowships carry a stipend of $5,000 with specific cost-share requirements, as detailed in the guidelines.
Invest in Your Career: Take a Summer MOOC on Teaching
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching
History
Endowed Awards
Through the contributions of generous donors, the Graduate School is able to support graduate students through the awards listed below. To learn more about these endowed awards and to see past winners, please click on the links below.
Meet the Fellows
Doctoral Graduate Celebration
Congratulations, Doctoral Graduates!
Dean Steve Roth invited Doctoral Graduates to The Graduate School's Annual Doctoral Graduate Celebration on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 from 5:00-6:00pm in The Atrium in Stamp Student Union. Graduates from August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 were invited.