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.
One-Day Student-Centered Workshop on Innovative Solutions to Business Challenges Leading to Paid Internships
The One-Day Student-Centered Workshop on Innovative Solutions to Business Challenges Leading to Paid Internships has served as a bridge between business and academia and offers students a great opportunity to intellectually engage in finding solutions to real challenges confronting the business world today. This unique event features leaders from well-known and established Italian companies who will challenge students to come up with innovative solutions to these issues. The workshop encourages students to engage in collaborative research that will lead to paid internship opportunities with the firms.
This workshop is held every spring semester and is open to all Georgetown University students.
Research Fellowship
In order to promote academic achievement and independent research, each year the Italian Department offers one Undergraduate Research Fellowship of $2,000 to give a student the opportunity to devote time to the research that will inform their Senior Honors Thesis.
Senior Honors Thesis
Guidelines are provided to Italian Majors who have been invited to write a Senior Honors Thesis and/or have been awarded the Italian Department Undergraduate Research Fellowship. These guidelines are designed to assist students in undertaking their research projects and help faculty members in their role as thesis mentors.