GW Among Top Fulbright Producers for 2024–25
The university produced 13 Fulbright U.S. Students and five Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the academic year.
Student Research
No matter which field they explore — science, public policy, social science, the arts or the humanities — our undergraduate and graduate students work side-by-side with world-class scientists and investigators to push the boundaries of innovation.
Fellowships and research initiatives allow students to follow their academic curiosity, whether under the guidance of faculty mentors or pursuing independent projects.
Undergraduate Research Funding & Opportunities
Undergraduate and graduate students can use Student Research Commons to find research positions and other opportunities across disciplines. The website connects students with paid research positions, fellowships, databases of scholarships and funding opportunities, research internships and other for-credit or experiential opportunities.
Not sure where to start? Check out the options listed on this page, and read our guide to finding undergraduate research opportunities.
"As I became more interested in urban geography in my classes, it was no longer something I felt I could ignore, and so I jumped at the chance to research its implications further."
Gavin Derleth
BA '20, Geography & Political Science
Funding Opportunities for Graduate & Postdoctoral Research
CCAS Dean's Graduate Instructorship
The CCAS Dean’s Graduate Instructorship offers exceptional PhD candidates the unique experience of designing and teaching their own undergraduate seminars in their areas of expertise, while also obtaining financial support for their dissertation research.
CCAS Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Qualified PhD candidates can receive support as they work on their dissertations through the Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship, which includes a stipend and tuition assistance.
The Gamow Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Named after George Gamow, a renowned GW theoretical physicist and early proponent of the Big Bang Theory, the Gamow Postdoctoral Fellowship Program promotes student-faculty research collaborations while addressing the need for greater diversity in the nation’s science community.
Spotlights on Student Research
Beat the Clock: Students Fast Track in Speed-Thesis Contest
Neuroscience PhD candidate Natalie Boyle sprinted to victory in the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Knee Deep: Senior Joins Art and Sports
Luther Rice Fellow MC Daubendiek, a volleyball player and artist, told the bruising story of student-athletes through photos of one body part: their knees.
Looking for research opportunities as a student?
Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research