The Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) inaugurated its Visiting Scholar program in Fall 2022. We will welcome, host visitors whose research advances scholarship and public understanding of the subject matters central to IPDGC’s mission. The Visiting Scholars become part of the Institute’s academic community while pursuing their own research projects. The purpose of this program is to give the university and IPDGC greater international exposure, while enriching our students with education beyond the classroom.
Visiting Scholars are also expected to play an active role in the intellectual life of the School of Media and Public Affairs and the Elliott School for International Affairs. As such, Visiting Scholars should anticipate participating in activities such as – but not limited to – attending IPDGC events and providing guest lectures in GW courses related to their research topic. Visiting Scholars should also be prepared to present a report of their research at a seminar by the end of their term.
IPDGC provides opportunity for scholars to engage with our esteemed GW academic community, and access to research resources with the Washington Research Library Consortium. From our advantageous location in downtown Washington, D.C., scholars have the added benefit of ready access to many think tanks, U.S. and foreign government offices, universities in the metropolitan area, and other excellent resources to facilitate interviews and research with primary sources.
Visiting Scholars are usually doctoral candidates, faculty members at universities, analysts at research institutions, or mid-career government officials. IPDGC can also host scholars whose visas and funding are sponsored by external organizations, such as the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program or Muskie Fellowship.
How To Apply:
A completed application will include the following attachments.
- A detailed description of the research project (one page), which must be on a topic relating to public diplomacy or global communications.
- Description of what resources in the D.C. area that you will use for your project.
- A copy of a certified English-language test no older than two (2) years (TOEFL minimum: 80; IELTS minimum band score: 6.0 with no individual score less than 5.0). We may conduct a departmental interview as an alternative.
- Detailed resume or CV.
- A letter of recommendation (in English).
- A description of how you can be an active contributor to the intellectual and/or outreach programming of IPDGC. Examples: research presentations and/or reports; public events; workshops for scholars and/or practitioners; digital or audio-visual content; and scholarly publications.
Send the application package to ipdgc@gwu.edu
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis to meet demand, and only complete application packages will be considered. Following your acceptance into the program, additional documentation may be requested by the Institute and the Columbia College of Arts and Sciences to support your J-1 visa sponsorship.
Questions about the Visting Scholar program can also be sent to ipdgc@gwu.edu
