Summer Research Training Program - How to Apply

Applications for the 2026 Summer Research program are open. To apply, complete the Application for Summer Research Training, then attach your letter of interest and at least one letter of recommendation.  If preferred, the letter of recommendation can be emailed separately to Nicki Mitchell - nmitchell@umaryland.edu.

We will also request your DAT scores and/or transcripts from your dental school application. Students enrolled in dental school should send a current transcript and letter of recommendation.

The deadline for applying to the 2026 program and submitting the aforementioned required materials is April 3, 2026.  ALL applications will be reviewed after the April 3rd deadline.   

University of Maryland School of Dentistry Office of Research Administration
650 W. Baltimore St., 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

Ms. Nicki Mitchell
Senior Academic Service Specialist
Summer Research Training Program
410-706-6915
|nmitchell@umaryland.edu