The BSOS Diversity Fund was established to support the diversity initiatives and programming within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland. For more information on Diversity@BSOS, click here. Gifts to the BSOS Diversity Fund will bolster already-established programs and initiatives, which you can click to learn more about below, that include: Anti-Black Racism Initiative: In response to the recent tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other African Americans—in many of these cases at the hands of law enforcement—this initiative is designed to promote long-term change in the college, on campus, and beyond. Summer Research Institute (SRI): Established in 1999, the SRI program provides opportunities and resources for underrepresented minorities looking to pursue graduate degrees in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE): PADE is a cohort-style program in the Department of Economics designed to increase the participation of underrepresented students in related graduate programs and careers through unique advising and internship programs. The Psychology Research Empowerment Program (PREP): The PREP program seeks to strengthen the first-year to Ph.D. pipeline for students who are the first in their families to attend college, from low-income backgrounds or members of groups that are underrepresented in psychology graduate programs. The Justice Thurgood Marshall Center – The Justice Thurgood Marshall Center at P.S. 103 in Baltimore City is a priority project of the Judge Alexander Williams Jr. Center for Education, Ethics and Justice that aims to bring attention to the needs of West Baltimore by engaging with key local stakeholders and businesses. The Center plans to implement strategic initiatives and programs designed to revitalize and uplift the people of this community over the next decade and beyond. For more information on resources and programs available at the college level, visit the BSOS Diversity home page.
HelpThe College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Student Experience Fund provides BSOS undergraduate students with funding support for experiential learning opportunities that will expand the academic and professional development of talented student recipients by allowing them the opportunity to participate in an unpaid internship, research or conference travel for which they might not otherwise have funding. To learn more about BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funding opportunities, visit: go.umd.edu/experience
HelpMaryland recruits top graduate students from across the nation and the globe. The university’s success—and theirs—depends on providing these students with significant financial support. Fellowships help future scholars, scientists and artists to pursue bold, cutting-edge research. They shorten degree completion time by supporting students as they prepare for qualifying exams or write dissertations. Fellowship awards fund participation in international research projects, presentations at top academic conferences, and fieldwork from world capitals to rural villages. Learn more about our graduate programs at bsos.umd.edu/landing/Graduate
HelpThis fund provides operating support to the Joel and Kim Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland. Click here to visit the Feller Center website and to learn more about the Center's initiatives and programming.
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