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Linguistics (LING)

University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland , United States
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PhD
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Language Acquisition | Linguistics | Translation
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English
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Program Overview

Linguistics (LING)

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland has an internationally recognized Ph.D. program. The Department combines current theoretical research in phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics with state-of-the-art experimental research in psycholinguistics, first language acquisition, language processing, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics.


Abstract

Research on language has proven to be one of the most fruitful means to cast light on the nature of human cognition. Building on recent developments in the field, the Maryland Linguistics program trains students to pursue and answer research questions about language as a component of the mind.


Financial Assistance

Initial offers of admission and financial aid are normally made in February-April. Financial aid (tuition + stipend) is available on a competitive basis. The department aims to provide graduate students with financial aid (stipend + tuition) during their full course of study (5 years), provided that the student makes satisfactory academic progress.


General Requirements

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcript(s)
  • TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • CV/Resume
  • Supplementary Application
  • Description of Research/Work Experience
  • Writing Sample (one required, up to two more optional)

Application Deadlines

  • Domestic Applicants: December 12, 2025
  • International Applicants: December 12, 2025

Facilities and Special Resources

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Language (CNL) Laboratory has the specific purpose of bridging the gap between theoretical/computational models of human language and the brain-level mechanisms that support language. The research in the CNL Lab combines the study of linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, language acquisition, and psycholinguistics, genetic disorders, and computational modeling.


Faculty

  • Agha, Omar
  • Antonisse, Margaret
  • Bleam, Tonia
  • Feldman, Naomi
  • Hacquard, Valentine
  • Hirsch, Aron
  • Hornstein, Norbert R.
  • Idsardi, William
  • Lasnik, Howard
  • Lau, Ellen
  • Lidz, Jeffrey
  • Mooney, Kate
  • Phillips, Colin
  • Pietroski, Paul M.
  • Polinsky, Maria
  • Resnik, Philip S.
  • Uriagereka, Juan
  • Weinberg, Amy S.
  • Williams, Alexander

Research Areas

The Department encourages applications from students with an interest in the Department’s areas of expertise, including:


  • Phonology
  • Morphology
  • Syntax
  • Semantics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • First language acquisition
  • Language processing
  • Neurolinguistics
  • Computational linguistics

Degree Programs

  • Linguistics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Linguistics, Master of Arts (M.A.)
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