The Nebula Research Data Fellowship Program is sponsored by the Associate Dean for Research office in the Clark School of Engineering, an initiative designed to empower engineering undergraduate students with hands-on experience in research data analytics. This program focuses on providing students with research experiences using essential data science skills, fostering collaboration with academic researchers, and solving real-world problems across various engineering fields. The main program participants are undergraduate and graduate students in outstanding research laboratories at the UMD’s A. James Clark School of Engineering.

Our goals are to:

• Promote the development of a future workforce capable of participating in data-driven industries and/or the U.S. research enterprise.

• Enhance data literacy, research competencies, and teamwork among undergraduate students.

• Foster critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through collaborative exploration.

How does it work?

Apply! If selected, Nebula undergraduate fellows are paired with lab mentors from research groups within the Clark School of Engineering and trained to conduct data analytics for ongoing research projects. 

Benefits for Nebula Undergraduate Fellows:

• Research experience and transferrable data analysis skills.

• Potential for ongoing research experiences within the lab after the semester ends.

• Networking and resume building.

Benefits for Nebula Lab Mentors:

• Gain undergraduate mentoring experience.

• Receive coaching in personnel and project management skills.

Learn more about the Nebula Fellowship expectations here.