Undergraduate Research FAQ

Point of Contact

Laura Benedetti, Department Chair, lb227@georgetown.edu.

Philosophy of research

Research is a vital part of the education that students complete within Georgetown’s Department Italian Studies.

How to get started

Students are usually introduced to research through courses offered within the department. Students should also ask questions about research to their professors.

How to get connected with a faculty mentor

Students should discuss their interests with the professors in the department.

Earning credit for undergraduate research

As part of for-credit courses with coursework involving research, as well as for the Senior Honors Thesis.

Getting paid for research

If a member of the faculty hires the student to work with them. The Department also offers competitive research fellowships, primarily to majors who are writing a senior thesis

Thesis or capstone research

Students in the Italian Studies Department may complete a Senior Honors Thesis, which gives them the opportunity to conduct research in the field.