Doctoral Student Survey: Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)

Congratulations on submitting your dissertation! As you prepare to graduate from the University of Maryland, we invite you to share your input to help shape the future of higher education.

The Graduate School encourages all graduating doctoral students to participate (estimated time: 10 minutes) in the NSF Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED). 

About the SED

• Why your voice matters: The SED is an annual national survey used by government agencies and academic institutions to evaluate doctoral education trends, shape higher education policy, and inform funding decisions for graduate programs nationwide.
• Confidentiality: Your responses are completely confidential and protected under federal guidelines.
• Learn more: Read the SED Information Brochure or review the Privacy Notice.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the survey or how the data is used, please reach out to the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment (IRPA):

• Email: assessment@umd.edu
• Phone: (301) 405-5590