Summer Research Opportunities from The Leadership Alliance

UMBC is a member institution of The Leadership Alliance, allowing our undergraduates - in arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM - access to well-funded, premier summer research programs.

The Leadership Alliance will be holding a virtual information session on Monday, November 16 at 12:00 PM (50 minutes via Zoom) covering their summer programs—specifically FYRE and SR-EIP.

• First Year Research Experience (FYRE): Exclusively open to first-year students at Leadership Alliance member institutions like UMBC, FYRE offers paid summer research internships designed specifically for freshmen, pairing them with dedicated faculty mentors and a supportive cohort experience.(https://theleadershipalliance.org/james-h-wyche-first-year-research-experience) 
• Summer Research – Early Identification Program (SR-EIP): Provides rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with 8–10 weeks of closely mentored, paid summer research at leading research institutions nationwide, including stipend, travel, and housing support.  (https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program).

Leadership Alliance Summer Programs Info Session Details:
• Date & Time: Monday, November 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
• Audience: UMBC undergraduates across all disciplines (Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and STEM)
• Location: 
Zoom - https://brown.zoom.us/j/96839499159  Meeting ID: 968 3949 9159
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With applications currently open, this 50-minute session will walk students through program benefits, eligibility, and tips for submitting a competitive application.