Many BGE students receive awards from the university and outside organizations, both in support of their work and in recognition of their accomplishments. As a BGE student, you should consider applying for awards that can help you to recoup research costs and advance your career.
Scholarships & FundingGeorgetown Opportunities
Offices and organizations across the university offer funding to support students’ research projects and research-related travel.
- Graduate Fellowships and Awards
- Graduate Research and Travel Awards
- Graduate Student Awards
- Medical Center Graduate Student Organization (MCGSO) Grants
External Opportunities
Many of our students have received funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and other external sources. Meet some of our fellowship and award recipients.
External Sources Curated by Georgetown
- Biomedical and Health Sciences Research Funding
- External Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
- Funding Resources and Databases
More External Sources
- ProFellow Fellowship Board
create a free account to view - Johns Hopkins graduate student funding opportunities list
updated regularly - University of Colorado Boulder fellowships list
national fellowships available to graduate students - Pathways to Science grad student opportunities list
fellowships, internships, travel funding and more
Funding Newsletter
The GUMC Health Sciences Weekly newsletter includes a section of student funding opportunities that is continually updated. Sign up for the newsletter through GU360.
Resources for Applicants
Looking for advice? Graduate Studies provides a Graduate Student Research Guide as a starting point for applying for research funding, and Grant & Proposal-Writing Resources for polishing your applications.
Staff in the Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA) provide pre- and post-award support to Georgetown researchers. JORA specialists are assigned based on your faculty mentor’s primary academic department, as listed in the Faculty Directory.
Featured Award and Fellowship Recipients
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External Fellowship & Award Recipients, News
Neuroscientist Honored With Harold N. Glassman Distinguished Dissertation Award
David Saxon, an MD/PhD student who graduated from the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience in 2024, was one of four recent Georgetown doctoral graduates to receive the Glassman Award. Saxon’s NIH-supported doctoral research centered on late-maturing neurons in the amygdala, part of the brain’s emotional core.
July 14, 2025
External Fellowship & Award Recipients, News, Student Profiles
Students from across Georgetown doctoral programs speak about their research, their studies, and how NIH-funded T32 and TL1 programs are helping them to reach their career goals.
April 10, 2025
External Fellowship & Award Recipients, News, Student Profiles
A Passion for Pharmacology and Becoming a Role Model for Female Scientists
Gabbi Williams (G’23) is an aspiring pharmacologist who feels called to be a mentor for future female scientists. Explore her journey to Georgetown and future career goals as a recipient of the Patrick Healy Graduate Fellowship.
October 28, 2024