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G+JI Fellowship

Growing Interdisciplinary Research and Impact on Gender⁺ Justice

Fellowship Applications Now Open

Objectives

The aim is to:
1/ Support research/projects on gender+*/sexuality and feminist scholarship.

2/ Foster an intellectual community of scholars across disciplines and career stages.

3/ Advance and bring more visibility to gender+ justice.

Overview

Fellows will design their own research projects and submit a short report on findings or progress report (if part of a larger project). In addition to supporting research, the Fellowship encourages innovative pedagogical approaches that advance gender⁺ justice. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, develop new skills, and engage in regular check-ins with their cohort. Throughout the semester, they will gather as a community with one another, the G⁺JI team, and members of G⁺JI Advisory Board.

Eligibility

Georgetown University faculty (Tenure-Line, Non-Tenure-Line, and Adjuncts), as well as graduate and undergraduate students across the Law, Medical, Main and Qatar Campuses, must be enrolled or employed at Georgetown University for the 2025-2026 academic year in order to apply. The fellowships are designed to support interdisciplinary work related to intersectional issues of gender, racial, and economic justice. We encourage applications focused on anti-racist work and intersectional feminism.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who are members of other marginalized communities.
Non-US citizens are eligible to apply.

Stipend & Expectations

The G⁺JI Fellowship provides research support through a stipend of $1500, regular check-ins, workshops and an intellectual community.

Fellows design their own research projects and submit a short report on findings or progress report (if part of a larger project).

Fellows must attend at least 50% of the workshops offered and 50% of the monthly check-ins. Applicants should take this requirement into consideration before applying.

Application Items & Submission

G⁺JI Fellowship Application Form
Research Statement (Max. 650 words) – Outline your proposed project, demonstrating an intersectional approach. Your project must center gender, so be sure to clearly articulate its gender focus.
CV or Resume
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Applications for the Year 2025-26 are now open until May 2nd.
Email genderjustice@georgetown.edu with any questions

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About Us

The Gender⁺ Justice Initiative (G⁺JI) aims to build on the long-standing, path-breaking research being done on intersectional gender and racial justice across Georgetown’s departments and campuses; to catalyze scholarship and advocacy in these areas; and to make Georgetown a dynamic hub of knowledge production, community engagement, and policy development on intersectional issues of gender, racial, and economic justice.
The G⁺JI invites faculty and students from across the University to engage in interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations.

Gender⁺ Justice Fellows

Fellows 2024

Fellows 2022

Fellows 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical time commitment?

The program runs from September to June and includes 10–12 mandatory events throughout the year, including an introductory gathering, an end-of-year gathering, monthly check-ins, and 4–5 workshops. Additionally, we will host informal meetings for those interested and encourage Fellows to connect with their cohort throughout the year.

Is the research self-managed or supervised?

The research project is not supervised. Fellows conduct their research independently over the course of one academic year. A short report is expected at the end of the fellowship.

Are fellows assigned advisors?

We do not automatically assign advisors to Fellows. However, we can help identify advisors upon request, particularly for undergraduate students.

What is the minimum/maximum word count for the final report?

The final report should be between 500-800 words (12 font, double spaced).

Can the work be produced in conjunction with or as part or an extension of other academic projects?

Yes, your research project can be part of a larger project (thesis, dissertation, book) and can also be an extension of past projects such as final papers, thesis etc.