PSC Graduate Program

Summer Internship

Summer interns earn $3,500 working for 8 weeks in a faculty research laboratory. The faculty mentor and intern will develop an individualized research project or the intern will work closely with ongoing projects. Interns will have the opportunity to learn cutting edge research skills from faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and current graduate students. Mentor selection will be based on the intern's interests and goals. Apartment-style housing is available with free access to campus transportation.

Eligibility

Students who are US Citizens and Permanent Residents, between their Junior and Senior years of undergraduate degree, who are interested in attending graduate school and obtaining a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

How To Apply- Deadline March 1st

The following items are required when applying:

  1. Transcripts from all colleges attended (photocopies allowed)
     
  2. Two letters of recommendation
     
  3. Two essays:
  • Please compose a concise essay concerning your research interests and why you are interested in participating in the Summer Research Program. Please indicate how you selected your research track of interest. Our program's research tracks may be viewed here. (500 word limit)
     
  • Briefly describe your research experience, if any. (500 word limit)

Please mail transcripts and letters of recommendation to:

Nicole Derr
Summer Internship Program
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
20 N. Pine Street, Rm 538
Baltimore, MD 21201

Please apply online.

If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail Nicole Derr, Administrative Assistant to the Graduate Program, at nderr@rx.umaryland.edu.