The Program for Research Initiated by Students and Mentors (PRISM) is a prestigious summer research opportunity designed specifically for first-year medical students at the University of Maryland (UMB) School of Medicine.

During this full-time nine-week program, students work alongside their UMB faculty mentors for immersive, hands-on research experience. Participants also benefit from interactive enrichment seminars that complement their research training, helping them build critical skills for academic and clinical careers. At the end of the summer, students present their findings at the Student Research Forum, showcasing their progress and professional growth.

PRISM is supported and administered by the University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Student Research (OSR).

The purpose of the program is to:

1. Encourage students to consider the possibility of careers that include biomedical or clinical research and/or academic medicine; and
2. Provide students with a realistic understanding of the medical research environment.

Eligibility for this program is limited to first-year medical students at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

To Start or Continue Your Application:  

• University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) students: 
  • Click "Log into Research Logix"
  • Click "Sign In with University" 
  • Find the UMB Logo.
  • Sign in using your UMB credentials.
  • Click "Start Application" or "Edit Application." as applicable