Colleagues,

Once again, the University of Maryland, College Park, College of Behavioral and
Social Sciences is sponsoring am 8-week summer research program aimed primarily
at undergraduates who are members of groups that are under-represented in the 
social and behavioral sciences. This is a wonderful opportunity for any such 
students who are considering applying  to Ph.D. programs. Participants and 
their UMD faculty mentors consistently find the program very rewarding. 

Please forward this announcement as broadly as possible within your department. 
An overview, with application instructions, follows below.

Thanks, 

Tom Wallsten


University of Maryland, College Park
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Summer Research Initiative to Increase Diversity

Overview 
The goals of the program are to provide rising juniors and seniors an opportunity
to increase their interest and learn about doctoral-level training, and provide
basic research skills that can be applied in the social, behavioral and economic
science fields.  The program has a special emphasis on population groups under-
represented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, 
Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). 

The University of Maryland, College Park is located just nine miles from downtown 
Washington, D.C. and approximately 30 miles from Baltimore, provides access to some 
of the finest libraries, research centers, and professional opportunities in the 
country.  The D.C. metro area is nationally regarded for its dense population of 
highly educated and trained professionals, diversity, culture and entertainment.

Program Details
This 8-week program will be held on the University of Maryland, College Park campus 
from May 30 through July 22, 2011.  Students will be provided a meaningful research 
experience by working with a faculty mentor in one of our nine academic departments: 
African American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, 
Geography, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Psychology and Sociology.
We will also supplement their research experience with lectures, workshops, and 
networking opportunities.   

Students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board in University
on-campus housing and a stipend of $2,700. 

How to Apply
Basic eligibility requirements include (but are not limited to) junior or senior status
by Fall 2011; U.S. citizen or permanent resident status; and a strong intent to
immediately pursue a Ph.D. in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences upon
completion of the Bachelors degree. We are especially interested in applications 
from students under-represented in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. 

The application deadline is February 15, 2011.   

For more information, please visit: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative.aspx 

or contact  SRI@bsos.umd.edu 

Aishah Briscoe, SRI Coordinator
David Colon-Cabrera, SRI Coordinator

Summer Research Initiative
Office of the Dean
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
2141 Tydings Hall
College Park, MD  20742
(T) 301-405-8761
(F) 301-314-9086
(E) sri@bsos.umd.edu