Automating Black Joy Micro-grant
We are excited to announce that the application for the BCaT Automating Black Joy Microgrant is now open! The application is open to all scholars, creatives, including artists, activists, designers, industry workers, undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty. Automating Black Joy Microgrant will support projects that point a critical lens toward the future of AI, automation, digital culture, social media use, and content creation by Black users.
Microgrant applications close at midnight ET on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, and we will award up to $1500 to successful proposals. Applications can be made by individuals or small teams via this link.
Shape Policy, Build Skills: Apply for Woodberry’s DC Public Affairs Internship!
Washington, DC undergraduate public affairs internship opportunity for spring 2026
Woodberry Associates is seeking paid interns to join its team of public and government affairs professionals for Spring 2026. Based in Washington, DC, this 12-week, in-person internship offers a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in public affairs, health care, and education policy. Interns are fully integrated into client service teams, gaining practical experience while developing essential professional skills.
Program Highlights:
- Paid position at $17.95/hour
- Flexible schedule (about 15–20 hours/week)
- In-person in Washington, DC
- Weekly mentorship and professional development sessions
- Internship runs approximately 12 weeks, beginning mid-January 2026
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a college or university and be at least a rising junior
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize projects and adapt to changing needs
- Initiative, creativity, and willingness to learn and take feedback
Apply:
Email your resume and responses to the questions listed on their website to interns@woodberryassociates.com with the subject line “WA Spring 2026 Intern.”
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are due by Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) engage students of all backgrounds and disciplines in research project teams led by UMD faculty members. Undergraduates join a team of peer students, work towards common project goals, and gain hands-on research experience while earning course credit for their work. Students stay on their team for multiple semesters and progress from training to leadership roles.
This opportunity is open to UMD undergraduates who have completed at least two semesters and are in good academic standing. Applications purposefully do not ask about GPA, grades, or prior academic experience. Students are primarily selected based on motivation, interest, and commitment toward the team they hope to join.
Students may apply to join one of the 14 VIP Teams.
3D-Printed Video Game-Playing Soft Robots
<desc> lab: Digital Editing and Scholarly Communication Lab at the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (New!)
Baby Brains (New!)
Beyond Co-Intelligence: Partnering with Artificial Intelligences to Reimagine Our Future (New!)
Biosensors
Engineering on the Edge of Space
Exoskeleton Explorers: Arthropod-Inspired 3D Printed Robots
Go with the Flow! Empowering Hands-on Fluid Dynamics Education
Quantum Machine Learning (New!)
Research/Research
Researching Innovative Tools for Meaningful Digital Engagement
TestuGO: A Bluetooth Navigation & Exploration App
Wind TERPines
Wood Vault (New!)
If you are interested, please submit your application by Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Additional information and answers to commonly asked questions can be found on the VIP Students website.
Critical Language Scholarship Summer 2026 Intensive
Want to study one of these critical languages abroad during summer 2026 – all expenses paid?
- HINDI, PERSIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWAHILI (no prerequisites)
- ARABIC, CHINESE, KOREAN, RUSSIAN (one year prerequisite by summer 2026)
- JAPANESE (One year prerequisite by summer 2026)
To learn more about the US State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer intensive language programs click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at clscholarship@umd.edu You can visit the CLS website by clicking here.
You’ll receive access to our ELMS resource site for CLS applicants, which includes a narrated presentation, sample essays, and outlines to guide you through the essay drafting process.
Deadline: November 18, 2025 at 8 pm EST for Summer 2026 programs.
Eligibility: You must be a US Citizen, and an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, to apply. Seniors and graduate students receiving degrees this academic year are eligible.
Why Graduate School?
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.
To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.
Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)
- Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
- Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30pm
Topics covered during the sessions
- Benefits of earning a graduate degree
- Tips on selecting a graduate school
- Cutting the cost of graduate tuition
Lunch & Learn: Exploring Global Opportunities
The UMD Fellows Program is hosting an in-person alumni panel during International Education Week! Hear from Fellows alumni about their experiences studying abroad, earning scholarships, and interning in global programs. They’ll share tips for applications, insights from their experiences, and answer your questions.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: 2407 Marie Mount Hall
Lunch will be provided!
RSVP Here
Take a class on how to find an internship or prepare for post-grad opportunities
BSOS Freshmen/Sophomores:
The University Career Center offers two 1-credit career courses, EDCP108i and PSYC123, designed to support students in exploring career options, searching for internships or jobs, and planning their next steps after graduation.
EDCP 108i: Academic Transitions to Internships is a 7-week (half-semester) course specifically recommended for students who have not yet experienced an internship and are actively seeking one. This one-credit, online asynchronous course guides students through essential exploratory and preparation activities, including:
- Understanding the components of an internship
- Increasing knowledge about an intended career field
- Developing a resume and cover letter
- Identifying potential internship sites
- Introducing interviewing and networking skills
Through this course, students gain a comprehensive experience in the internship search process. Additionally, students have opportunities for synchronous activities with the instructor and career professionals, such as mock interviews, resume reviews, and group meetings.
Please note: This course is only available to students with fewer than 105 cumulative credits.
View the fall 2024-spring 2025 learning outcomes for over 350 EDCP108i students.
BSOS Juniors/Seniors:
PSYC 123: The Psychology of Getting Hired introduces students to the science behind the hiring process and equips students with strategies to apply with a competitive edge. This one-credit, online asynchronous course guides students through six modules, featuring activities designed to:
- Identify strengths, interests, and professional development goals
- Learn to use Handshake to find internships and professional positions
- Develop a high-quality professional resume
- Establish an effective professional social media presence and network
- Practice and refine crucial interview skills
- Create a career development plan
Two significant activities—a resume review with University Career Center staff, an employer, or an alumnus, and a mock interview with volunteer professionals—are conducted live via Zoom.
View the fall 2024-spring 2025 learning outcomes for over 580 PSYC123 students.
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