CMNS recruitment ambassadors

CMNS Recruitment Ambassadors help prospective freshmen and transfers learn why UMD is a great place to study CMNS! 

Ambassadors assist with student panels and CMNS information tables at admissions open houses, meet individually/in small groups with prospective students, sit on virtual Zoom panels, represent CMNS and their peers, and provide feedback about the mindset of the students with whom they interact. Typical time commitment for this volunteer position is one hour a week, though it will depend on your schedule as you can decide what events to sign up for. The best ambassadors can easily express what they love about UMD, regardless of whether it was their original first choice college when they applied for admission. You will never be asked to “sell” UMD – you can simply talk about your experiences and answer questions to help students make the best decision for them. Ambassadors make connections with faculty and staff in CMNS and gain valuable leadership and public speaking skills.

 

Request an application now by emailing Eden Hurley at egarosi@umd.edu. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026;  those who apply by January 21^st at 11:59 p.m. will have priority consideration for an interview.

Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by

email to egarosi@umd.edu . Those who apply by January 21 st at 11:59 p.m. will

have priority consideration for an interview.

Name:

UID:

Email address:

Phone number:

Major(s), minors, etc.:

Career goals (if known):

Current year in college (please circle/highlight one): freshman, sophomore, junior

UMD cumulative GPA (must be 3.0 or above):

Home city, state, and name of high school:

Special Academic Programs (such as College Park Scholars, Honors, Gemstone,

ILS, ACES, FIRE, Carillon, BioFIRE, BK, QUEST, departmental honors, etc.) –

participation in one or more of these is not a requirement:

Name, title/relationship, and email address of a UMD faculty or staff member who

would be willing to act as a reference for you (no letter needed):

Please list research/internship, leadership, volunteer, clinical, GSS/TA/LA, study

abroad, alternative breaks, community service, club or intramural sports, elected

positions, or other substantive involvements on/off campus (you may attach your

resume instead):

Please attach a short essay (typed, no more than 3 pages, double-spaced)

including all of these points:

 what you wish you’d known about UMD when you were deciding which

college to attend,

 your favorite things about being a Terp,

 why you are a good fit for this volunteer position,

 and what strengths you will bring to the ambassador organization.

The selection committee will be in touch with all applicants with further information

following the application deadline. Please contact Eden Hurley at egarosi@umd.edu

with any questions or concerns. GO TERPS!

BSOS Peer Mentor Application

The BSOS Peer Mentor Program is a component of the services the Feller Center Advising Center in BSOS offered to students. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS361 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor.  All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters.  The program will be held in person once weekly.  

Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a BSOS major
• Intent to return to the University in Spring 2026
• At least a 2.5 GPA  
• Must be in good judicial/academic standing

APPLY HERE

Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the availability of a Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship, designed to support eligible undergraduate degree-seeking and eligible undergraduate certificate program students who are close to completing their academic program and may be facing financial barriers to graduation.

This scholarship aims to help eligible undergraduate students persist and complete their programs by providing targeted financial assistance for remaining coursework. Funds may be used to support tuition, fees, housing, and food.

Eligibility highlights include:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate degree or eligible undergraduate certificate program
• Demonstrated financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Satisfactory academic progress
• Junior or senior status based on earned credits towards program completion, and have a maximum of two semesters remaining to complete the program

Eligible students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as funding is limited and awards will be made on a rolling basis.

To learn more about eligibility requirements, award amounts, and how to apply using Scholarship Universe, please visit https://financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid/umd-institutional-aid

Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarships

 Promotions for the 2026 USM BOR Student Excellence Scholarships have begun!

he application portal does not open until Tuesday, January 6th. Applications (including a letter of recommendation) are due Friday, February 6th.

All details can be found on the scholarship website.

Clinical Research Volunteer Position

The Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai (BIRC-MS) conducts cutting-edge research for improving both the health and quality of life following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since 1987, our research has greatly expanded the knowledge base with respect to long-term challenges that people with TBI face, as well as approaches to

leading better lives after injury. The Brain Injury Research Center is one of 16 TBI Model Systems Centers across the United States, each providing the highest level of comprehensive and multidisciplinary rehabilitation care. The BIRC-MS also serves as a training center and an information center for the public. Our research program has received grants, mostly from federal sources including the National Institutes of Health (NIH); the Department of Defense (DoD); and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Under current funding, our research program includes several ongoing studies. These include a multicenter studyfocused on understanding and improving long-term cognitive and psychological health after TBI, a study evaluating the most effective approaches for implementing an internet-delivered group intervention to improve emotion regulation skills after TBI in routine clinical practice, a study aimed at improving the detection and response to intimate partner violence (IPV) related-TBI, and a study examining the late effects of traumatic brain injury that includes a brain donation component. For additional information about our research, please visit: https://icahn.mssm.edu/tbicentral.

Volunteers will spend the majority of their time in an office setting and can expect to perform the following tasks:

data scoring and entry; medical record requests and abstractions; data transfer to online databases; preparing and testing databases for screening data on multiple projects; assisting with inpatient and outpatient recruitment across all studies; conducting phone screens, evaluations, and study follow up interviews; filing and other office-related duties as needed. This is a volunteer position.

Volunteers may also have the opportunity to shadow study visits and attend presentations, grand rounds, and/or brain cuttings of their choosing throughout the medical center. In the past, our volunteers have had the opportunity to conduct independent projects in collaboration with our staff and faculty.

Necessary Skills:

□ Attention to detail

□ Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

□ Strong verbal and written communication skills

□ Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

□ Dependability, reliability, self-starter

□ Excellent organizational skills

Volunteers will spend 8-10 hours per week at our center and must be committed for at least two semesters. The location is 5 East 98th Street, New York, NY 10029.

Interested students should complete our volunteer application here: https://forms.gle/qUr8gnCSGAmten6n7

Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview. The Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai Volunteer

Application will close on February 15th, 2026.

PAID Summer Internship - 4,000 stipend (before taxes)

Are you looking for a PAID summer internship that will give you research experience in the behavioral and social sciences? 

APPLY TO THE 2026 BSOS SUMMER RESEARCH INITIATIVE (SRI)! 

The SRI program is designed to encourage and broaden the participation of scholars working in social and behavioral science, practice, teaching, and policy fields. 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 2026 BSOS SRI runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026 

Participating BSOS Departments include African American and Africana Studies, Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, Geographical Sciences, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Sociology. 

The SRI provides: 

A $4,000 stipend (before taxes) 

Travel to/from College Park, Maryland 

University housing and meals 

Program activities 

To learn more and apply, visit our website or scan QR code below: bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative 

Questions? Contact the SRI Coordinator, Ms. Brittney Robinson at brobins7@umd.edu 

 

Study Neuroscience Abroad: Explore Learning and Behavior in Ireland

 

Spend Summer 2026 exploring learning and behavior through a global lens in Dublin, Ireland. Students will examine societal and cultural approaches to learning and addition treatment, comparing perspectives between the United States and Ireland. 

This immersive academic experience combines coursework with global engagement, offering students a unique opportunity to expand their understanding of neuroscience and behavior in an international setting. 

The application deadline is February 17th, 2026 and Education Abroad scholarships are available. 

To learn more, visit go.umd.edu/ireland-PSYC