VIGRE at the University of Maryland

• In 2003, the National Science Foundation awarded Maryland's Mathematics Department a VIGRE grant.
  Its purpose is to stimulate and implement permanent positive changes in mathematics training.
  The Department boasts a distinguished research faculty and highly acclaimed academic programs in diverse specialties.
  Closely affiliated with the Department and its VIGRE project is the interdisciplinary AMSC Graduate Program.
  VIGRE at Maryland reshapes and energizes these academic programs.
• VIGRE supports research grants for undergraduates and graduate students, student travel to professional meetings, and Postdoctoral Associates.

  • Research Interaction Teams form the heart of the University of Maryland VIGRE program.
    Each team has a research focus, and features projects appropriate to each member.
    The flexible format
    • introduces undergraduates to research,
    • hastens the entry of graduate students to research,
    • provides postdoctoral associates with a working community.
  • Minicourses enhance RITs by providing short introductions to the research areas.
  • To foster the interaction between undergraduate majors and graduate students, one graduate assistant position has been designated to supervise the Undergraduate Math Club.

• Undergraduate opportunities include financial support, as well as academic credit for Undergraduate Research Experiences.
  For information and the application form, contact the Undergraduate Chair, Dr. Mike Boyle, (mmb@math.umd.edu).
• Graduate opportunities include Traineeships, Semester Research Grants and Travel Awards.
  For information, contact the Graduate Chair, Dr. Jeffery Cooper (jec@math.umd.edu).

• NSF funding for VIGRE provides financial support for participation of students in conferences and workshops.
  As with all NSF VIGRE support, these funds are only available to US citizens and permanent residents.
  However other funds for nonresidents may be available through the Department.

To apply for a travel grant, email Dr. Cooper three weeks before the proposed travel.
Email a list of estimated estimated expenses, the dates of the travel and the title of the activity.
Indicate any other possible sources of support and have your adviser email a brief justification of the trip.