Join Us - Editorial Roles
The editorial team is the heart of The George Washington Undergraduate Review (GWUR). Editors ensure the academic quality, integrity, and clarity of all submissions before publication. Our editorial board is composed entirely of undergraduate students representing diverse academic backgrounds, united by a shared passion for research, writing, and peer review.
Eligibility and Application
Eligibility:
- Current GW undergraduate student (any major)
- Strong writing, analytical, or research experience
- Interest in mentoring peers and promoting scholarship
How to Apply:
Applications open every semester and the current deadline for applications is December 1st, 2025. Students may indicate their preferred section (Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences). Training and rubric workshops will be provided — no prior editing experience required.
- Current GW undergraduate student (any major)
- Strong writing, analytical, or research experience
- Interest in mentoring peers and promoting scholarship
How to Apply:
Applications open every semester and the current deadline for applications is December 1st, 2025. Students may indicate their preferred section (Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences). Training and rubric workshops will be provided — no prior editing experience required.
Everyone is also invited to join us as general body members on Engage
Editorial Structure
GWUR divides its editorial work into three primary categories, each overseen by a Lead Editor and supported by a team of 4 Section Editors:
Humanities
– Includes literature, history, philosophy, languages, visual/media studies and cultural analysis.
– Focuses on argument strength, clarity of interpretation and use of evidence.
Social Sciences
– Includes psychology, political science, sociology, economics, international affairs and education.
– Emphasizes methodology, data interpretation and theoretical framing.
Natural & Applied Sciences
– Includes biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science and public health.
– Focuses on research design, data accuracy and replicability.
Each paper is reviewed within the category most relevant to its subject area, though interdisciplinary submissions are welcome and may be co-reviewed by editors from multiple sections.
Humanities
– Includes literature, history, philosophy, languages, visual/media studies and cultural analysis.
– Focuses on argument strength, clarity of interpretation and use of evidence.
Social Sciences
– Includes psychology, political science, sociology, economics, international affairs and education.
– Emphasizes methodology, data interpretation and theoretical framing.
Natural & Applied Sciences
– Includes biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science and public health.
– Focuses on research design, data accuracy and replicability.
Each paper is reviewed within the category most relevant to its subject area, though interdisciplinary submissions are welcome and may be co-reviewed by editors from multiple sections.
