Undergraduate Research FAQ

Point of Contact

Professor Sarah McNamer, Interim Program Director (fall), mcnamer@georgetown.edu; Professor Francisco Ciabattoni (fc237@georgetown.edu) (spring)

Philosophy of research

Scholarly approach to arts, culture, literature, languages, and history.

How to get started

Students can consult the department website on undergraduate research opportunities, which goes over courses and opportunities.

How to get connected with a faculty mentor

By contacting the Program Director, Prof. McNamer (fall) or Prof. Ciabattoni (spring).

Earning credit for undergraduate research

Students can earn credit from courses in the department involving research (e.g GMST 349).

Getting paid for research

Through faculty research funds.

Thesis or capstone research

All majors take a two-semester Advanced Research Seminar (MVST 348 and 349) during their senior year; this work culminates in a senior thesis.