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Click here for a list of potential lab placements
June 9 – August 1, 2008
The Experience
• Students accepted into the program will be assigned to an investigator’s laboratory and will be expected to contribute 40 hours/week to a research project
• Participation in a weekly series of seminars to help prepare for graduate school
• All interns will present their projects during a Research Day at the end of summer program
• Take advantage of cultural events offered in our nation’s capital via Metro access to Washington, DC
The Benefits
• Summer salary of $3,500
• Housing will be provided in a campus “apartment-style” dorm
• Non-local students will also receive round-trip travel
goals of the program
• Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in neuroscience and cognitive science, particularly within population groups traditionally underrepresented in neuroscience and cognitive science (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders)
• Provide a laboratory experience that enhances basic research knowledge and skills
• Provide students an opportunity to learn about graduate studies and the range of research and scholarship at the University of Maryland College Park
• Provide lectures, workshops, didactic exchanges, etc., to enhance students’ knowledge of the graduate application process, negotiating the academic rigors, and professional and personal challenges encountered in graduate school, as well as developing career paths in neuroscience and cognitive science
• Provide mentoring and networking opportunities for students to advance their training
eligibility
• Students should be interested in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science research, with a demonstrated interest in earning a Ph.D. and pursuing a career in research. These are evidenced by the types of classes taken, recommendation letters, and the personal statement. This program and the research projects are not geared toward those who are interested in applying to medical school and pursuing an M.D.
• Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior; or a senior who is not graduating in spring or summer 2008
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
The Process 
• Applications must be received by February 1, 2008
• To be considered, your application, personal statement, and unofficial transcript must be in our office on or before Feb. 1st. Letters of recommendation must be received by Feb. 15th (they can be, and usually are, sent separately from the other application materials)
• Offers of admission to the program will be contingent upon receipt of an official transcript.
• Submit your application (click here to download application), unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation from faculty to:
Christina Grogan
Attn: NACS Summer Internship
Department of Psychology
Bldg. 144, Rm. 2123A
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Questions? Contact Christina Grogan via email or phone: 301-405-4789
