Open Call for Applications: 2023-24 Student Scholars Program

The 2023-24 Student Scholars Program aims to create a community of practice of urban researchers at Georgetown University, promoting interdisciplinary, geographically diverse, and impactful knowledge generation on global urbanization.  Its main objectives are to provide research support for students, to generate professional, academic, and social networks, and to help scholars to advance their career goals. 

APPLY FOR 2023-24 STUDENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM HERE

Activities

Activities include bi-monthly meetings either in the form of research mentoring, site visits, participation in special GGCI events, and networking opportunities, and workshops. As a Scholar, you will have opportunity to pitch activities tailored to your goals and interests during your time at Global Cities. This year, you are invited to support our fall event series that is happening in collaboration with the UN Habitat's World Urban Campaign. Scholars may be offered the possibility to support faculty members in GGCI-sponsored research projects as RAs.  Scholars are encouraged to present their research at the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative Student Research Summit hosted every spring.

Schedule

The year-long program starts in October 2023 and ends in April 2024 with dedicated convenings.

How to Apply

You must be an enrolled graduate or undergraduate student in any Georgetown University school or department and submit your application through the online submission form. All applicants submit a working proposal for the subjects they will concentrate on. Research projects should explore interdisciplinary urban challenges and relate directly to class assignments, other external engagements, or thesis/dissertation projects.  Applicants will also submit their resumes and personal statement.

Applications are due on September 15th, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET.

Please direct additional questions to: globalcities@georgetown.edu

FAQ

What is the time commitment?

The Program includes 5 two-hour meetings over the course of the year in addition to the Student Research Summit.  

Compensation?

Students participate in the program on an ad-honorem basis. Paid research assistant positions and small research grants may be made available to Scholars. 

How many students will be selected?

The cohort typically includes 10-12 students from all schools and degree programs.

What is the timeline of the Program?

Applications are due September 15th, 2023 and applicants will be notified of their acceptance by September 30th.  The first meeting will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time in October at which point the other meetings will be scheduled. The 2023 Annual GGCI Research Summit is scheduled for February 2024.