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Research

Our research community collaborates across the university’s campuses and around the world. We’re probing frontiers in the physical, natural and social sciences, tackling data to shape public policy and investigating how society can use technological advances to improve our world.

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Research for the Common Good

From bench to bedside and data to policy, we’re innovators who improve communities. We incubate ideas that inform action, develop scalable solutions that change lives globally, and train the next generation of ethical, values-driven researchers. 

R1 Research Institution designated by the Carnegie Classification
$337 Million Invested in 2023 on research and development
1000+ Researchers and Scholars in the natural and biomedical sciences, social sciences and humanities
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Breaking Research Silos

The world’s most pressing issues can’t be solved in disciplinary silos. At Georgetown, faculty and students collaborate across fields of study, contributing diverse perspectives to yield new insights on today’s complex challenges.  

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Solutions for a Healthier Planet

In fields spanning health, policy, law, technology and business, Georgetown researchers are exploring how environmental issues impact human well-being — and how we can protect our planet. The Earth Commons Institute on the Capitol Campus serves as an innovation hub.

Training the Next Generation

Georgetown students have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and world-class training and mentorship from faculty. Through our research fellowships, centers and grants, students explore their scholarly interests and discover new avenues for inquiry.

Investigating the Brain’s Ability to Self-Repair

New research in Professor Jeffrey Huang’s lab could revolutionize treatment for patients with late-stage multiple sclerosis. Students work alongside Huang Lab scientists, developing insights as they learn research methods.

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A Focus on Racial Justice

Researchers across Georgetown’s schools and centers provide evidence-based solutions for issues that deeply affect human well-being. Among those issues is racial inequity.
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Legislating for More Equitable Schools

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Investigating Health Justice

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Reforming Youth Justice

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Advancing Medical Innovation