Undergraduate research is valuable whether or not you plan to be a researcher in the future. If you envision going on to graduate school or if you plan to go into a career where analytical problem solving is valued, then the experience of being part of a research team will be extremely beneficial.
Research Advice
Research Funding
- BSOS Summer Research Initiative
- BSOS Summer Scholars
- Maryland Summer Scholars (for Undergraduate Research)
- BSOS Undergraduate Research Fund (up to $500)
- Departmental Honors Research Grants (up to $500)
- Faculty research mentors may have additional discipline-specific suggestions for funding.
Examples of Popular On-Campus Research Opportunities for BSOS Students
- Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
- Maryland Undergraduate Research Day (2018 Date TBD)
- PULSAR Program in Language Science
- Economics Research Fellowship Program with Kaulkin Ginsburg
- START (Center for Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism)
- Psychology Research Assistantships
- FIRE - First Year Innovation and Research Experience