Research Centers

The centers and institutes within the School of Public Policy are a direct reflection of the issues and research being pursued within the School itself. Not only is significant research taking place and important issues being addressed, but the centers and institutes offer students an opportunity to participate in the real world of policymaking. In doing so, students are working under the guidance of accomplished faculty who are directly influencing policy issues in a wide range of areas.

Center for Integrative Environmental Research (CIER)

Program for Intelligence Research and Education (PIRE)

Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM)

Center for Public Policy & Private Enterprise (CPPPE)

National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education & the Environmental Finance Center

Welfare Reform Academy

UMD Health Collaboration

Program on the Economics of Crime and Justice Policy

Sloan Biotechnology Industry Center (SBIC)

Results Based Leadership Collaborative (RBLC)

Center for International Policy Exchanges

Brody Public Policy Forum