International Research Collaborations
In order to address the complex grand challenges of our time, the University of Maryland recognizes the need to forge robust international partnerships that extend our reach and enhance our contributions to global knowledge and solutions. By advancing these collaborations with key partner institutions and organizations across global networks, the University of Maryland's research in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, climate change, biodiversity, education, and food security, will achieve a broader societal impact. The Division of Research works closely with colleagues in the Office of International Affairs to build international partnerships to achieve global impact.
Universitas 21:
The University of Maryland is a member of Universitas 21 (U21), a network of 30 research universities around the world. Defined as the leading global network of research universities for the 21st century, U21 develops, facilitates, and encourages global connections and programming for Researcher Engagement, Student Experiences, and Collaborations.
U21 and other international universities interested in research collaborations with the University of Maryland are encouraged to contact us.
News:
Universitas 21 Scholars Convene for Global Health Systems Exchange
UMD Research Collaborations Supported by KU Leuven Global Seed Fund
International Fire Safety Consortium (IFSC):
The International Fire Safety Consortium (IFSC) engages in research, education, and collaboration with industry, government, and non-governmental organizations to help inform policy and practice, protect property, and save lives. As the impact of urbanization, social inequality, climate change, and human migration continues to grow, the IFSC is helping to provide greater worldwide coordination and action to advance research and education addressing fire safety. IFSC partners include:
International Network for Social Policy Teaching and Research
The International Network for Social Policy Teaching and Research is composed of deans and program directors from social policy and public policy schools at universities around the world. The Network’s purposes are:
- develop collaborative international networks (through blogs, etc.) among leading social policy teachers and researchers;
- facilitate distance learning programs, from informal seminars and colloquia to joint, for-credit courses;
- encourage joint programs as well as inter-school faculty and student exchanges, for entire semesters or shorter periods;
- provide a repository on teaching materials (syllabi, exercises, workbooks, etc.) useful to teaching in a wide gamut of international settings;
- serve as a platform to the interchange of effective teaching techniques; from statistics to policy analysis to social media;
- assist new and emerging schools to conceptualize curricular, teaching, degree requirements, and administrative and staffing issues; and
- sponsor an annual invitational research and teaching meeting.