2026 – 2027 Laidlaw Scholars Timeline
- Scholar Application Opens: November 2026
- Application Materials Due: Early Spring 2027
- Finalists Selected: March 2027
- Finalist Video Interviews Due: March 2027
- Cohort Selection Announced: March/April 2027
- Program Begins: April 2027
- Summer 1- Research Summer: June 2026 – July 2026*
- **For students residing in on the Hilltop during research summer. Students residing off campus or completing their research away from main campus must complete their projects and submit their summer research deliverables no later than mid-August 2027
- Leadership Development Program: September 2026 – April 2027
- Summer 2- Leadership-in-Action Project: Mid-May to Mid-August 2027
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted in Spring 2027. Applications open November 2027.
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.
Faculty-Proposed Projects
Laidlaw Scholars have the option to apply as a research assistant underneath an existing faculty-led research project rather than proposing an independent research project. Students may contact faculty sponsors to request clarifying information related to the project.
All Scholars will complete an academic research poster and essay to be submitted to the Laidlaw Foundation and published informally on the Laidlaw Scholars Network. Faculty sponsors may require additional outputs related to their projects.
Social Science Projects
STEM Projects
Peer Mentorship Contacts
Below is a directory of past and current Laidlaw Scholars willing to meet with prospective applicants. Please note that it is each student’s responsibility to reach out to a potential mentor and facilitate communications when setting up meetings or asking questions.