Graduate
Become a Science Terp
CMNS offers graduate students exceptional opportunities to work closely with distinguished faculty members on original research projects.
2,290
Graduate students in 24 programs
22
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Awarded in 2026
14
Top-25 ranked programs
U.S. News & World Report
Our Location
The Washington, D.C. area is rich with opportunities for graduate students to collaborate with researchers at the NIH, NASA, NOAA, NIST, the Census Bureau, and the Smithsonian Institution, among others.
Science Terps embrace opportunities beyond campus in D.C., across Maryland and around the globe to expand their learning and perspectives.
