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NSF Grad Research Fellowship Info Sessions

Posted: 27 Aug 2019 05:44 AM PDT

ARE YOU PLANNING GRADUATE STUDIES TOWARD A PH.D. IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL, OR BEHAVIORAL FIELDS?

With over 2000 awards annually, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.'s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org.

199 MARYLAND SENIORS, RECENT ALUMNI, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE WON NSF GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS!

UMD is offering two EARLY SEMESTER NSF GRFP information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2019 or in subsequent years. Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2019.

When: Wednesday, September 4 from 5 - 6 pm
Where: Brendan Iribe Center, Room 0318

When: Thursday, September 5 from 5 - 6 pm
Where: Kim Engineering Building, Room 1200

RSVP to nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.

Deadlines to apply will be in late October 2019 for NSF GRFP awards.

If you are interested but unable to attend either session please email: nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Fall Internship with the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Posted: 27 Aug 2019 05:45 AM PDT

The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee in the office of Ranking Member Ben Cardin is hiring interns. Students can learn how a Senate Committee works to pass legislation and conducts oversight of federal agencies, programs, and policy implementation. Interns will track and research proposed legislation, monitor committee hearings, and assist with press clippings.

Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students
Fall and spring applicants are required to work at least 16 hours per week
Summer internships are full-time
Maryland ties are a plus, but not required

The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented self-starter, with strong research and writing skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced office. A background in business is not required, but candidates should have an interest in small businesses.

To apply, send a cover letter, current resume with three references, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page memo on a topic of your choice to internships.sbc@gmail.com, indicating the session to which you are applying in the subject line.

Please submit your application by the following deadlines:

Fall: August 31st
Spring: November 15th
Summer: March 15th

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