We invite submissions for COEIT Student Summer Projects to fund mentored student research.
We invite COEIT undergraduate and graduate students to submit a proposal for the COEIT Student Summer Project (CSSP) award to support faculty-mentored research projects this summer. The CSSP award will be up to $5,000 per student to support a summer research project taking place between June 2, 2025 and August 22, 2025.
This funding is not meant to supplant support faculty were already planning for students, but to create new opportunities. Applicants are eligible only if they are not already receiving funding from another source for a summer research or internship opportunity. We anticipate funding multiple projects, depending on the scope of the proposals. It is an expectation that each project will have a final deliverable in the form of a report or presentation, to be highlighted at a student research showcase in the fall.
Submission Requirements:
- Applications must include the following to be submitted by student:
- One-page project description (excluding references) with your research project description, any research question(s), your summer research plan or timeline, and any anticipated outcomes of the project. Research may be foundational or use inspired. Each project must have supervision by a mentor. Please discuss with your mentor beforehand as there are some limitations on how many students can be mentored by a faculty member.
- Student CV
- Mentor Approval form (submitted by your faculty mentor/advisor).
- Each faculty may only nominate one student per category (Graduate or Undergrad). Multiple submissions in a category will not be reviewed.
- We are anticipating several submissions so we are counting on faculty mentors to support review of submissions.
Review Process:
Review will be performed by a group of faculty and research staff members. The review process will focus on the merit of the proposed idea, its potential outcomes and added value to the student’s academic career. Final decisions based on these reviews will be made by the Dean’s office.
Deadline: May 9, 2025
Award Announcements expected: June 1, 2025
Funding Period: June 2, 2025 – August 22, 2025
Submission: 2025 COEIT Student Summer Projects Submission form
For any questions, please reach out to vjaneja@umbc.edu or cevered@umbc.edu .