PhD in Information Studies - Health Informatics in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (PhD) program equips students to tackle the most challenging social and technical issues facing society today and in the future. Collaborating with distinguished faculty at renowned research centers, students explore critical information challenges that blend social and technological advancements. Grounded in the fundamental principles of information studies—such as equity, diversity, and accessibility—the program fosters groundbreaking discoveries. Doctoral candidates develop expertise in research methods, interdisciplinary theory, literature review, knowledge integration, and original research production and dissemination. Featuring a diverse faculty specializing in areas like digital communities, information infrastructure, policy analysis, UX design, and digital preservation, the UMD INFO College welcomes doctoral candidates from varied academic and professional backgrounds. At the heart of today's most complex societal and technological challenges lies information. We invite prospective PhD students who are driven by unresolved questions about information-related issues.