Two students review their peers’ projects at the 2023 Laidlaw Scholars Celebration.
Want to change the world? Passionate about research?
Receive generous funding for an independent research project, cultivate your leadership potential, and create real-world impact with the Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Scholarship Programme.
Overview
The Laidlaw Foundation partners with world-leading universities, including Columbia University and University College London, to select up to 25 outstanding undergraduates at each institution annually for the Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Scholarship.
To date, over a thousand scholars have completed the program, which allows participants to develop their leadership skills and research experience over the course of two summers.
Program Details
- Summer 1: Scholars undertake an independent, faculty mentored 6-week research project after receiving the scholarship.
- Academic Year following Summer 1:
- Scholars participate in leadership development workshops and seminars during the academic year between the first and second summer.
- Scholars participate in an ethic masterclass designed and facilitated through the Oxford Character Project.
- Summer 2: Scholars participate in a 6-week Leadership-in-Action experience in the second summer after receiving the scholarship. The project must have a defined objective and benefitting a group or community in need. Students may develop their own project or apply to work with a partner program through the Laidlaw Foundation.
As part of the Laidlaw Scholars Program, scholars receive:
- Stipends amounting up to $3,900 per summer
- Housing during the Research Summer period
- Access to global networking through the online community network, Laidlaw Scholars Network
Eligibility and Rules
- Applicants must be currently enrolled at Georgetown University as either first year or sophomore students from any major.
- Potential Laidlaw Scholars are eager to conduct meaningful research in their academic area of interest while expanding their leadership skills. Applicants with no prior research experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
- The Laidlaw Scholars Program is an equal opportunity to all current Georgetown University undergraduates regardless of immigration status.
- Students must have a Georgetown Supplier ID established at the time of application. (If possible, it is best to select the ACH/direct deposit option.) If you previously applied for a Supplier ID, check that it is still active on the website of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. If the Supplier ID is inactive, you will need to apply for a new one.
- Summer research grant awards administered by the Center for Research & Fellowships, including the Laidlaw Scholars summer research, cannot be used for academic course credit.
Application Timeline and Process
Upcoming Workshops
To stay up to date on all information concerning the Laidlaw program, contact laidlaw@georgetown.edu to be added to the listserv.