The goal of the UM-SMART summer research program is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD programs.
The application for the UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program for summer 2023 will open on November 1, 2022. You will apply online here. First, you will need to either register for or log into a SMApply account. If you need to register, click the green "Register" button in the top right hand corner of the application page. Complete the required information and click "Create Account". More information available on setting up at SMApply Account here.
Next, you will create an application. If you have not created any SMApply applications yet, you will click "View Programs", then click "MORE" for the UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2023 and click "Apply". If you have existing applications, click "Programs" in the top right corner, click "MORE" for the UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2022 and then click "Apply".
You will then need to complete the Application Form, upload your unofficial college transcripts and request 2 letters of recommendation. Once all materials are received, you will need to submit your completed application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the status of the letters of recommendation and submit their application. Only completed applications that are submitted will be reviewed.
The application deadline is January 20, 2023. All application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by January 20, 2023. Please note, you will not be able to submit your application until all materials are complete. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the status of the letters of recommendation and submit their application. Only completed applications that are submitted will be reviewed.
Completed applications are due January 20, 2023. The review process begins at the beginning of February and we anticipate informing applicants about virtual interviews at the end of February or beginning of March 2023. We anticipate notifying all applicants of their status by the end of March.
The UM-SMART summer research program is tentatively planned for Tuesday, May 30, 2023 to Friday, August 4, 2023. We anticipate residence hall move-in to be May 28, 2022. Program dates are not flexible. In order to get the most benefit from the program, you must be able to participate in laboratory work for about eight hours a day, five days a week for the duration of the 10-week program. All UM-SMART fellows are required to attend UM-SMART Orientation the morning of May 30st.
First, check to ensure that the email you entered is correct and there are no spelling mistakes. If the email is listed incorrectly, you will need to delete your request and start a new one. WARNING: Deleting the request will rescind the invitation and delete any progress the recommender may have made on their task. Once you send them another request they will be able to start a new recommendation form.
If the email is correct, have the recommender check their Spam/Junk Folder. If they aren’t able to locate the email in any inbox, Resend the Invitation. Click to edit the Get a Recommendation task and Resend the Invitation to them. Repeat step 2 if necessary.
If neither of these options resolve the issue, have the recommender contact the SM support team for Login Assistance. It is important that they contact the SM support team themselves with no CC's on the email.
Eligible applicants must have completed a physiology, biology, biochemistry, or organic chemistry course, preferably with lab. You also must maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average.
No, we do not accept applications from students who are true freshman. Students must have completed their sophomore year by the program start.
Yes, we do accept applications from undergraduate seniors graduating in Spring 2023, however we do not accept students who are applying to medical or graduate school in 2022 for possible admission in 2023.
In order to be eligible for the UM-SMART program, applicants must have at least 100 hours of experience in a research lab by June 1, 2023. This is in addition to completing a lab associated with a science course. If at this point you do not have at least 100 hours of research experience, we recommend exploring additional research opportunities and applying in a future year.
No. We only accept U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with a social security number.
Yes, at this time we are planning to provide double-occupancy residence hall housing on campus.
A food allowance is provided to be used for meals at dining facilities on campus.
UM-SMART Fellows working in a lab receive a stipend of $4,700. The stipend is paid in three payments over the course of the 10-week program.
Transportation costs to and from Ann Arbor up to $500 are reimbursed with receipts.
Each year we accept about 8 UM-SMART fellows.
The UM-SMART Program Director assigns labs and mentors based on research interest, availability, and mentoring expertise.