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Funding for Student Research
GW Undergraduate Research Awards
The GW Undergraduate Research Award gives promising undergraduates the opportunity to engage in a well-defined research project under the guidance of a faculty member in their chosen fields of study. GW undergraduate research fellowships provide an award of $5,000 meant to support the student’s research-related expenditures, which may include living expenses, travel, materials, and equipment. Faculty mentors receive a stipend of $1,000. Faculty can opt to take this money as supplemental salary or ask that the funds be transferred to a departmental account (e.g., supporting travel, equipment, supplies, etc.).
The GW Undergraduate Research Awards are administered by the Center for Undergraduate Fellowship and Research and supported by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the Office of the Provost.
Additional GW-Funded Research Fellowships
The Center for Undergraduate Fellowship and Research maintains a list of undergraduate research fellowships that support intensive research experiences under the mentorship of university faculty.
ORAU-Funded Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities
If you are an undergraduate looking for multidisciplinary research opportunities that will open doors to a wealth of practical, hands-on experience, browse ORAU’s undergraduate educational support programs. The programs provide real-world research experience, generally within ORAU laboratories or federal agencies.