GW International Research Support Programs
**As a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions, GW's international travel programs are not accepting applications at this time.**
The George Washington University (GW) International Research Programs support original research and new collaborations by providing funds for travel and travel-related expenses and project-related costs.
Projects designed to generate new external funding, research strategies, and collaborations will receive the highest priority. Please see below for brief descriptions of each program.
Applications for all programs are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Research Collaborations in São Paolo, Brazil
GW and the São Paolo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in Brazil have formalized an agreement to encourage scientific and technological cooperation between researchers from the State of São Paulo and from GW through the funding of joint research projects.
The areas of collaboration may include, but are not limited to, research in engineering, public health, medicine, science, and the humanities.
If funded, GW will allocate up to $5,000 towards the expenses of its own PI and FAPESP will match funding for the collaborator based in São Paulo.
Research Collaborations in Rome, Italy
GW and the Fondazione Inuit, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" have created a program to support collaborative research projects involving individuals at these two institutions.
Awards are up to $5,000 per year.
Research Collaborations in Armenia
The American University of Armenia and the George Washington University (GW) have launched a program to fund joint collaborative research projects. Under this scientific cooperation agreement, collaborations can be in any field, including engineering, public health, medicine, science, and humanities.
All Other International Research Collaborations
The GW International Research Program aims to encourage and support original research of the highest quality as well as new collaborations. Awarded funds may only be used for travel and travel-related expenses.
