UL FSRI Fellowships Spring 2026 at University of Maryland

If you’re passionate about fire safety research and looking to pursue a Master’s degree in one of the most specialized fields of engineering, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! The Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at the University of Maryland (UMD) has officially opened applications for the highly competitive UL FSRI Fellowships, offering full support for two Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) starting Spring 2026.

Funding Package

Each selected Fellow will receive a comprehensive funding package that includes:

• Standard tuition credits (up to 25)
• Health benefits
• Generous stipend of approximately $42,000 per year
• Duration: Up to 24 months of support

This fellowship ensures that awardees can focus entirely on groundbreaking fire safety research without the burden of financial stress.

Where It’s Offered?

• Host Institution: Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland (UMD)
• Research Site: UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) office, Columbia, Maryland
  (Note: Some travel may be involved and is supported by UL FSRI.)

Who Can Apply – Eligibility Criteria

• Degree Program: Applicants must be incoming MS students in Fire Protection Engineering at UMD
• Nationality: Open to both domestic and international students
• Academic Excellence: Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis
• Application Materials Required:
  • One-page statement of purpose (emphasizing interest in FPE and fire research)
  • Résumé
  • Transcripts (official or unofficial)
  • Separate graduate application to the FPE MS program

While it is not necessary to propose a research project during the application, selected fellows will collaborate with UL FSRI engineers and FPE faculty advisors to define their research focus.

Application Timeline

The last date to apply for the UL FSRI Fellowships is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Applicants must also submit a separate application to the FPE MS program at UMD. Fellowship award decisions will be announced in late September 2025.

Apply: https://fpe.umd.edu/news/story/call-for-applications-ul-fsri-fellowships.

This is more than just a scholarship—it’s a launchpad into a vital, high-impact career. If you’re ready to turn up the heat on your future in fire protection engineering, don’t miss this chance to become a UL FSRI Fellow. Get your documents ready, submit your applications, and ignite your career in Spring 2026.