Program Schedule
Application Deadline
February 22, 2026, 11:59 PM
Program Starts
May 26, 2026
Program Ends
July 31, 2026
End of Project Questionnaire Due
September 4, 2026
Other Dates of Note:
UMB & UMCP Spring Breaks
March 15 to March 22, 2026
Mentor Application Review & Interviews
February 27 to March 27, 2026
Additional Opportunities for Engagement (By Invitation Only)
Programming offered by UMSOM. Participation is restricted to UM Scholars at the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and MDH. Participation is by invitation and limited.
Each year, the UMSOM Office of Student Research (OSR) offers additional programming that is available to students in MPower-funded UM Scholars program.
Events and programming often center on clinical, translational, biomedical, and population research – particularly for medical students, however, students from Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and other disciplines may find the programming valuable or relevant to their interest and project focus.
Students in programs offered by Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and MDH, and their mentors will receive an invitation to participate in at least three main events, detailed below. Participation is strongly encouraged when programming aligns with mentor and student’s interests, goals, and research focus.
Mentors are encouraged to review available opportunities with their students and determine whether attendance is appropriate. Participation is at the mentor’s discretion.
Orientation
Tuesday, May 26 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026
SMC Campus Center at UMB
Orientation is designed to connect students to UM Scholar program peers and with students in other programs hosted at the School of Medicine. The 1.5 day event usually includes icebreaking exercises, networking opportunities, an inspirational talk, as well as lectures on safety (chemicals, lab, and campus safety); ethical and responsible conduct in research; and on available library or other resources.
- Day 1: Open to students, mentors, and program leaders.
- Day 2: Limited to students & program leaders only.
Mid-Summer Retreat
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SMC Campus Center at UMB
Annual event where UM Scholars share research progress, connect with peers, and both engage and network with faculty, residents, leaders and professionals from UMB, UMCP, and the NIH.
- Brief research presentations followed by an interactive, student panel discussion.
- Student panel will include selected presenters from summer research programs, including UM Scholars.
- Mentors will also have the opportunity to host a table or a roundtable at the event to talk to students about Public Health opportunities.
Student Research Forum
Thursday, July 23 – Friday, July 24, 2026
SMC Campus Center at UMB
Annual event over two days where UM Scholars present their summer research in oral presentation or poster presentation formats.