Submission Guidelines
Ready to publish your work? GWUR accepts submissions from all GW undergraduates and recent alumni (within one year of graduation).
We welcome research papers, policy analyses, literature reviews, and creative scholarship representing any discipline.
Deadline for Spring 2026: January 31st, 2026
We welcome research papers, policy analyses, literature reviews, and creative scholarship representing any discipline.
Deadline for Spring 2026: January 31st, 2026
Submission formatting:
Additionally, please make sure you include at the beginning or end of the document:
- Submissions must be original, student-authored research.
- Papers should be between 1,000–3,500 words, excluding references.
- Citations must follow APA format.
- Include an abstract (150–250 words).
- 12-point Times New Roman font for main text
- 10-point font for figure and table descriptions
- File format: .doc or .docx
- Single or double spacing
- Figures and tables: include a title for all figures and tables
- A description for each is recommended but not required
Additionally, please make sure you include at the beginning or end of the document:
- Name & email address of all co-authors
- Name & email address of your PI or mentor
