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.
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.
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.
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.
A Focus on Racial Justice
Legislating for More Equitable Schools
Investigating Health Justice
Reforming Youth Justice
Advancing Medical Innovation
Research Around the World
Traveling this summer? Here are a few books Georgetown professors recommend for your journey — and their travel recommendations based on years of studying different corners of the world.
