Apply for Graduate Research Assistantships in Fire Protection Engineering 2025

Are you passionate about fire safety, engineering excellence, and research that saves lives? The Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at the University of Maryland (UMD) is offering a life-changing opportunity for exceptional students through its Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) for 2025. If you are an international student looking to propel your career in Fire Protection Engineering (FPE), this is your moment to shine!

Available Assistantships for 2025

1# John L. Bryan Award

• • Funded by the John L. Bryan endowment
  • Requires serving as a Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Duration: Up to 16 months
  • Supervised by FPE faculty.

2# UL Fellowships

• • Funded by UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
  • Conduct research off-campus at the FSRI office in Columbia, MD
  • Possible travel opportunities, supported by UL
  • Duration: Up to 16 months.

3# FRA Fellowship

• • Funded by Fire Risk Alliance (FRA)
  • Research based off-campus at the FRA office in Rockville, MD
  • Travel may be required, with support from FRA
  • Duration: Up to 16 months.

How to Apply?

This is your opportunity to take the next big step in your academic journey. Follow these simple steps to apply:

1. Prepare a one-page Statement of Purpose – Highlight your passion for fire protection engineering, your career aspirations, and why you deserve this assistantship.
2. Specify which GRA opportunity you are applying for – Choose between the John L. Bryan Award, UL Fellowship, or FRA Fellowship (or apply for multiple opportunities).
3. Submit an updated resume – https://fpe.umd.edu/news/story/call-for-applications-graduate-research-assistantships-in-fire-protection-engineering.
4. Include copies of your transcripts – Official or unofficial copies are accepted.
5. Send your application via email to Dr. Arnaud Trouvé ([email protected]).

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025

Decisions will be made in early March 2025 by selection committees consisting of FPE Faculty, UL FSRI engineers, and FRA engineers.