The Student-Proposed Innovation & Research Experience (SPIRE) program enables UMD undergraduates to work on a summer research project under the guidance of a faculty research mentor. Student participants receive a stipend to work on their projects for 20 hours per week over an eight-week period, while also engaging with the larger SPIRE student researcher community.
The first step in the application process, a brief pre-proposal, is due on February 12, 2026.
