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| Virtual Office Hours are Back! |
We are excited to announce that we will be re-opening our virtual office hours next week after a busy two months preparing for the new academic year!
In response to student feedback, we are now utilizing a drop-in system that allows us to serve more students in a timely manner. Visit our Contact Us webpage to learn more.
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Are you interested in learning a critical language? Pursuing a career in federal service? Completing research or an internship aboard?
You may be interested in the Boren Awards Program! Boren Fellows receive up to $30,000 to pursue language study, research or internships abroad. Boren Awards fund study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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U.S. citizen at the time of the national application deadline
- Planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
- Planning to study in a country of which you are not a citizen
- Matriculated at GW for the duration of their Boren Awards-funded program
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Upcoming Information Session: |
Friday, November 1st | 12:00-1:00pm
Hybrid: Elliott School of International Affairs (1957 E St NW, 6th floor, Lindner Family Commons) and Online
This information session will cover:
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- Eligibility Requirements for Boren Scholars and Boren Fellows
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Benefits of the Boren Awards Program
- Tips and tricks for crafting a competitive application
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If you were not able to attend an OGSAF event live, you can find past event recordings (for virtual and hybrid events) on our website. Recently added recordings include our Introduction to OGSAF webinar and New Graduate Assistant Orientation.
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Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Programs |
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The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior researchers to conduct independent research and to utilize the resources of the Institution with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serving as advisors and hosts.
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Graduate Student Fellowship |
Term: 10 weeks
Award Type: $10,000 stipend
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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- Enrolled graduate student
- Completed at least one full-time semester of graduate program before appointment begins
- Intended for students who have not yet been advanced to candidacy if in a doctoral program
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| Term: 3 to 12 months
Award Type: $45,000 annual stipend and up to $5,000 in research allowance
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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- Enrolled doctoral candidate conducting dissertation research
- Completed all requirements for degree other than dissertation
- University approval of the undertaking of dissertation research through SIFP
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USAID Science for Development Fellowships |
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Science for Development Fellowships program (SDF), as a two-year experiential professional development opportunity for American scientists and engineers to work at USAID and apply their expertise and research skills to inform the U.S. government’s international development activities and support their success.
Award Type: Annual salary at the GS-12 or GS-13 level
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- U.S. Citizen
- Hold a qualifying doctorate degree in a STEMM discipline (science, technology, engineering, math, medicine), including social sciences, or a Master's degree in engineering completed by December 31, 2024
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National Institute of Health Loan Repayment Program |
The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers.
Award Type: Repayment of up to $50,000 of qualified educational debt annually
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Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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U.S. citizen, U.S national, or permanent resident of the U.S. by the award start date
- Possess a qualifying doctoral degree
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Opportunity to Provide Feedback |
The Student Government Association is launching three student-led initiatives focused on free speech, financial transparency, and campus inclusion. These groups will recommend policies to the university and foster open dialogue.
All of these initiatives have been thoroughly reviewed and approved by the university administration. They will involve a diverse array of participants, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni to ensure that the entire GW community feels fully supported.
Applications to join close on Sunday, September 29 at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a positive impact on campus.
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Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
1922 F St NW, Suite 421
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-6822
Email: gradfell@gwu.edu
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