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 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 our guide to finding undergraduate research opportunities.
Gavin Derleth
BA '20, Geography & Political Science
"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."
Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellowships support Columbian College undergraduates involved in faculty-mentored research projects on topics as varied as devising new treatments for diabetes, examining the ancient roots of religious conflicts and overcoming barriers to higher education around the world.
The GW Undergraduate Research Award gives promising undergraduates the opportunity to engage in well-defined research projects, under the guidance of a faculty member in their field of study, to hone their investigative skills and prepare them for graduate and professional school challenges.
The Cisneros Undergraduate Research Fellowship supports outstanding undergraduate students who are conducting faculty-supervised research on an issue facing Latinos/Hispanics or the Latino/Hispanic Community, including community action, evaluation and intervention projects.
Fostering dialogue on religious understanding and the separation of church and state, the Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom offers promising students research fellowships to examine the role of religion in civil society.
Funded by an endowment from GW Professors Carol and Lee Sigelman, the SURE Awards support the scientific, scholarly and artistic activities of students in all GW undergraduate programs, including the humanities, the arts, science and engineering, business and public health.
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.
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.
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.
