University of Maryland Ranks Highly in National Science Foundation’s Annual Survey
Adapted from Maryland Today | November 26, 2024
The University of Maryland’s growing investment in research that takes on society’s biggest issues helped it move up a spot to No. 18 among all U.S. institutions in the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey, the most widely recognized national ranking for universities engaged in sponsored research.
UMD also ranked 11th nationally among public institutions in research and development spending in fiscal year 2023. The University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore are linked as one research enterprise in the survey and reported combined research expenditures of almost $1.4 billion, an increase of nearly $157 million from the previous year.
“This significant increase in research spending reflects the relentless dedication of our faculty, staff and students who continue to push the boundaries of discovery, innovation and creativity,” said Vice President for Research Gregory F. Ball. “Our position among the top research institutions is not just a reflection of our academic excellence, but also a testament to the impactful, transformative work happening across our campus and our continued commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration and addressing the world’s grand challenges.”
The state of Maryland is in a group of just eight states with more than one research institution at or above $1 billion in research spending, with Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins University nabbing the top spot in the survey.
