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CRF Summer Research Application Workshop
Zoom
Application Workshop Meeting Link
Join CRF director, Lauren Tuckley, to learn more about the 2026 CRF Summer Research Fellowship and get tips for navigating the application, including crafting a successful proposal and soliciting project sponsorship.
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The CRF Holiday Party
Car Barn 310
Holiday Party RSVP
Come celebrate the end of the semester with the Center for Research & Fellowships! There will be refreshments and the opportunity to connect with CRF staff, faculty, fellow students, and alumni.
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Laidlaw Scholars Study Break
Car Barn 310
Join the Laidlaw Scholars for a study break next Tuesday, December 9th! This is a great opportunity to take a break, learn more about the program, and get to know the CRF staff.
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MDI Scholars Research Showcase
HFSC Social Room
Showcase Registration
The event begins with remarks by Massive Data Institute (MDI) Director Lisa Singh followed by student project presentations. Learn more about research connecting new forms of data to different public policy questions.
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*Early Access* Research Opportunities Database
The Center for Research & Fellowships is excited to announce the soft launch of the new Research Opportunities Database! This database was designed to help Georgetown undergraduates find different research opportunities offered by various GU departments and programs.
We invite you to explore the research database ahead of its public launch. Please let us know if you have any questions or issues accessing it. We look forward to continuing to grow this database so it can serve as a comprehensive resource for all students.
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Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship
WHAT: One-year educational and service grant in AL or CA
WHO: Seniors and alumni, U.S. citizen or resident
WHEN: Apply by Sun, January 18
LEARN: Project Horseshoe Farm Website
FIT: All majors, community-based service leadership, direct apply
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Beinecke Scholarship*
WHAT: $35k for research- or creative-focused master’s or PhD
WHO: Juniors, eligible for need-based aid, U.S. citizen or national
WHEN: Apply for internal nomination by Tue, January 27
LEARN: Beinecke Website
FIT: Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, *CRF nomination required
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Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
WHAT: 3 or 4-week, funded university programs to explore the UK
WHO: 1st & 2nd years, US citizens, no/minimal travel experience
WHEN: Apply by Mon, February 2
LEARN: Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Website
FIT: All majors, 3.6 GPA, direct apply
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2026 CRF Summer Research Fellowship
Apply now to the 2026 CRF Summer Research Fellowship to fund a research assistantship or independent research project. Receive a $6,000 stipend and take part in weekly research skills development seminars and peer-led recitations. First-years, sophomores, and juniors from all majors are invited to apply.
Priority Deadline: Monday, February 3 at 12:00p ET
Second Deadline: Monday, March 30 at 12:00p ET
Visit the CRF Summer Research Fellows webpage for more information and send questions to undergradresearch@georgetown.edu
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BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium
Georgetown University will compete at the BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, March 14, 2026!
The CRF is looking for five student projects. Participants will compete against undergraduate presenters from all the BIG EAST schools. Undergrads with poster-ready research projects across all majors are eligible to apply. The CRF funds travel to NY, hotel costs, and some meals!
Deadline: Friday, January 16 at 12:00p ET
Visit the BIG EAST webpage for more information and send questions to undergradresearch@georgetown.edu
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Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Program
The CRF invites all first-years and sophomores, in any major, to learn more about this program and to consider applying for the upcoming 2026 cohort!
Laidlaw Scholars will receive full funding to conduct research; take part in leadership training; undertake a six-week long Leadership-in-Action project; and join a global Scholars Network of current scholars and program alumni.
The application deadline is 12:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 3.
For more information on the program, application support, and to join the listserv, check out Georgetown University's Laidlaw Scholars Program website.
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The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC)
GW-SPARC is a 10-week, mentored summer research experience in preparation for cancer research careers. This program is focused on mentored, cutting-edge research; contemporary cancer research techniques; and understanding the impact of cancer on DC-area communities. Participants receive a $5,000 stipend and GW campus summer housing.
Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026
To apply visit: GW-SPARC webpage
For more information, contact GWSPARC@gwu.edu
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2026 Summer REU in Nanotechnology
Explore the field of nanotechnology at Northwestern University (NU). Participants in the 9-week NU-REU Program will work full-time on a nanotechnology research project and receive a $6,300 stipend, round-trip airfare, a meal plan, and dormitory housing.
Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
To apply visit: NU-REU webpage
For more information, contact Margaret Connolly (m-connolly@northwestern.edu)
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Alumna, Nigerian Development Advocate Wins 2026 Rhodes Scholarship
Fatima Yunusa (SFS’24), a public policy researcher, has won the 2026 Rhodes Scholarship — the world’s oldest and most competitive international scholarship.
Yunusa graduated from Georgetown University in Qatar in 2024 and now works for the US-Qatar Business Council – Doha as a programs associate. In her role, she connects with public and private sector stakeholders on issues like bilateral trade, international cooperation and economic development in developing countries.
As a Rhodes Scholar, Yunusa wants to build on her skills through public policy and public policy research graduate programs. She said she hopes to contribute to her home country’s national development. Read More
Learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship
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Research Presentation Fund
The Provost Undergraduate Research Presentation Awards (PURPAS) support expenses for students who are presenting research, publishing in professional journals, or performing their creative work beyond Georgetown’s campus.
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The Blueprint provides a general overview of the CRF's programs and research opportunities. For timely, program specific updates, send an email to the corresponding application listserv.
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