GEMSMaryland — Frederick — Fort Detrick
The GEMS program at Fort Detrick brings local students to the cutting-edge world of science for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).
The program is designed for rising 5th-12th grade students of all academic abilities in the 2026-2027 school calendar. GEMS promises a hands-on experience that will excite.
Camps at this location
Hood College, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 ↗Five separate weeks of classes will take place at Hood College. Students may only participate in one week-long session.
How to Apply
Student applications are completed in the online platform Ideal-Logic. Applications for 2027 GEMS will open soon and remain open until April 5, 2027. Application requirements differ depending on site. Late applications will not be considered.
Volunteer and work with us
Dates and Schedule
Applications due January 8, 2027Staff will be required to report to Hood College on Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm each of the seven weeks (June 21 - August 6, 2027). Late applications will not be considered.
Staff Orientation weeks are:- Staff Orientation Week 1: June 21-25, 2027
- Staff Orientation Week 2: June 28-July 2, 2027
About Fort Detrick
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at Fort Detrick is the Army’s medical materiel developer, with responsibility for medical research, development, and acquisition. The USAMRDC’s expertise in these critical areas helps establish and maintain the capabilities the Army needs to remain ready and lethal on the battlefield.
USAMRDC's primary responsibility is to ensure that our armed forces remain in optimal health and are equipped to protect themselves from disease and injury, particularly on the battlefield. The Command is headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, with eight subordinate commands located throughout the world. Six of those medical research laboratory commands execute the science and technology mission to develop medical solutions for the battlefield with a focus on various areas of biomedical research, including: infectious diseases, combat casualty care, military operational medicine, medical chemical and biological defense, and clinical and rehabilitative medicine.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with the Frederick GEMS office. We'd love to hear from you!
