Beginning on September 28, 2026, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library will join with Gelman, Eckles, and VSTC Libraries to become part of Libraries and Academic Innovation. Users will not experience any changes in library services at this time. Learn more from our FAQs.

The Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research, CUFR, provides academic mentorship to GW students and alumni who are applying for international, national, and GW-specific awards and research opportunities and funding. In collaborative learning spaces, CUFR invites you to explore and engage in experiences that will shape not only your future but also the communities and world you impact.

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CUFR Mission, Vision, and Learning Outcomes

Housed in Gelman Library, a unit within Libraries and Academic Innovation, the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research provides individualized and group mentorship to all GW students and alumni pursuing national awards, fellowships, and undergraduate research opportunities.

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CUFR Staff

Connect with CUFR staff who will support you throughout your fellowship and undergraduate research journey. They offer expert support in identifying opportunities, strengthening applications, securing funding, preparing for interviews, and crafting your story.

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CUFR Peer Ambassadors

The CUFR Peer Ambassadors are here to answer any questions you may have about national awards, undergraduate research, CUFR internal awards, and how CUFR can support your personal growth, professional development, and professional advancement.

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CUFR Student Referral Form

This form is for faculty, librarians, and staff to recommend students to meet with the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research team to discuss their eligibility for national awards. Your referral could be the motivation a student needs to do something great.

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