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Skip to contentGlobal StudiesMenu Close Search Undergraduate ProgramStudy AbroadResearch OpportunitiesStudent ResourcesOur PeopleFaculty BookshelfGlobal FuturesLet your curiosity lead the way:Apply TodayHomeCoursesUpcoming EventsRecent NewsContact Us Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SUndergraduate Research Independent ResearchResearch AssistantshipsHonors ThesisLet your curiosity lead the way. Research addressing global and international issues is a fundamental part of the Global Studies Program. Global Studies Program faculty and students are actively engaged in research projects that explore historical and contemporary issues around the world and draw on various disciplinary approaches. The research projects allow for, and help develop, a variety of skills that distinguish Global Studies from disciplinary programs: as a Global Studies scholar, you speak at least one foreign language, you are a conscious participant of intercultural encounters, and you are aware of historical and cultural linkages across political and geographical boundaries. In addition, you are prepared to use various methodological and theoretical approaches that suit your questions and take into account the cultural, political, and historical specificity of your research sites. You are encouraged to publish your original research in a Senior Honors Thesis and/or are strongly encouraged to submit to and present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Qualified graduates are recognized by the Global Studies Program as Research Scholars each year. Research Spotlight: Jaszmine ParksIAS and French major Jaszmine Parks (LA&＃039;17) journeyed to Senegal to interview local women about their Islamic faith after finding their voices.AnnouncementsResearch Spotlight: Nicholas OkaforRead MoreResearch Spotlight: Nicholas Okafor3.8.16 | AnnouncementsMajoring in mechanical engineering and IAS: Development, Nick Okafor (EN&＃039;16) talks about his recent efforts in Brazil to create better, more sustainable housing for those living in the favela.Read more IAS major Samantha Pitz publishes independent study project during a semester in GenevaRead MoreTake Your Knowledge Further Opportunities for Independent ResearchMany Global Studies courses include research components and final projects. In addition, Global Studies encourages you to gain credit through approved independent study projects, supervised research under the direction of Global Studies faculty, or participation in the Global Studies Research Methods Proseminar and Assistantship (L97 4007). Additional opportunities may periodically exist to join faculty projects. If interested, you may also form research cohorts under faculty direction. Independent Study ProjectsResearch AssistantshipsGlobal Studies Program faculty and students engage in research projects that explore thorny historical and contemporary questions around the world through the social sciences and humanities, such as the climate crisis, public health challenges, uneven development, the strife for racial justice, precarious labor, curtailed rights and liberties, and technological revolutions. Often, Global Studies scholars utilize various theoretical lenses and methodological approaches to investigate questions that defy disciplinary boundaries. Global Studies selects a limited number of Research Assistants (RAs) each fall and spring semester. In the Research Methods Proseminar and Assistantship program, students attend a weekly Proseminar and engage in research with faculty members for five hours per week. The Proseminar orients students to the practice of research professions. Ideally, students should apply to enroll in this course in their sophomore or junior year.  Students who successfully complete the course and assistantship will be awarded the Research Scholar Distinction in Global Studies. The research projects allow for, and develop, a variety of skills that distinguish Global Studies from disciplinary programs: as Global Studies scholars, students can conduct research in at least two languages, are conscious participants of intercultural encounters, and are aware of historical and cultural linkages across political and geographical boundaries. In addition, students are prepared to use various methodological and theoretical approaches that suit the research questions and account for the cultural, political, and historical specificity of their research sites. In addition, the course prepares students to write an honors thesis and explore their interest in graduate school and a career in research. How are students selected for the ‘Research Team’? This is a competitive process. The Global Studies Research Methods Proseminar Faculty recruits and matches Faculty Mentors with students based on the needs of the participating Faculty Mentors’ research projects. Some projects require specific language skills while others benefit from familiarity with archival research or interviewing. Some faculty seek research assistants with strong quantitative skills or familiarity with statistical analysis. Other faculty may not have specific needs, but they expect that students are diligent, meticulous, and curious. Students will work with faculty from Global Studies, other departments and programs in Arts & Sciences, and the Law School on projects focused on a range of topics.  All the projects are international or global in focus and about 1/3 make use of students’ language skills. To apply for the Research Team, please submit an application to Prof. Nicole Svobodny and register for Research Methods Proseminar and Assistantship (L97 4007). While we encourage you to pursue individual interests outside the classroom format by enrolling in L97 GS 400 (Independent Study) OR L97 GS 4007 (Research Methods Proseminar) under the direction of one or more faculty members, please note that electing either of these two options may not necessarily fulfill your 400 level requirement for your specific Global Studies concentration and direct approval must be sought from your major advisor. If that approval is given, a limit of 3 units of independent study may be counted toward the 36 units needed to complete the Global Studies major. If you have additional questions, please contact Prof. Nicole Svobodny. Email PROF. SVOBODNY Additional Resources Honors Thesis FAQsdiscover what you need to know about writing an honors thesisUndergraduate Honors & Awardslearn about our program honors and awardsUndergraduate Research Symposium learn more about showcasing your researchHonors ThesisWriting an honors thesis is exciting and very rewarding, but it can also be challenging, exhausting, and far more time consuming that you imagine. Ideally, you need to start thinking about potential topics and meeting with potential advisors by the end of your sophomore year. The deadline to declare your intent to write an honors thesis (by completing this intent form and submitting it to the Global Studies main office) is the second Friday in April of your junior year. You must have your thesis advisor secured at this time. [For those students graduating in December, the deadline for the intent form is the second Friday in November of their junior year.] In writing a thesis, you will work closely with a faculty advisor to articulate a narrow research question, identify the type of data and secondary sources you will examine to answer this question, and formulate an original argument based on your findings. Your faculty advisor will do their best to guide you, but ultimately, the project is up to you. In the Fall, all Global Studies honors students must enroll in the Global Studies honors seminar course (GS 485). In this seminar, you will present your thesis proposal, your results at various stages of progress, and a final presentation. To write a first-rate research paper, all scholars need the opportunity to present their ideas and receive feedback. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact and learn from your fellow honors students. In the Spring, all honors students must enroll in GS 486. You will work closely with your thesis advisor (they will determine and submit the final grade for your thesis). Once your research and writing is complete, you will present your thesis to the Global Studies Honors Committee. We view this more as an assessment than a defense, and as an opportunity for professional development in preparation for the public presentation at our annual spring semester conference. Through the process of writing a thesis, you make the transition from being a consumer of other scholars’ analyses to being a contributor to knowledge. Regardless of your future plans, conducting an independent research project in the form of a thesis is a meaningful intellectual process. Moreover, the thesis can be helpful professionally. If you plan to attend academic graduate school or any professional graduate school requiring independent research, analysis, and writing, you should strongly consider writing a thesis. Global Studies majors who write an honors thesis are eligible for Latin Honors (level is determined by the College of Arts & Sciences) and are strongly encouraged to submit to and present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Note: there are special requirements for students who conduct independent research involving human participants - for more information on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, contact your thesis advisor. The WUSTL Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) website has information for undergraduates conducting research, including information for students who conduct research abroad, and a special section for SIT program participants. For more details about the thesis writing process, please consult the Director of the Honors Program. "The experience of writing my thesis on a United Nations climate change policy was both challenging and incredibly rewarding, as it pushed me as a writer and a critical thinker. I continue to use my research, writing, and critical thinking skills daily at my job as an analyst at a consulting firm in D.C. specializing in government-driven markets such as the aerospace, defense, energy and healthcare industries."―Rachel MeyerIAS major, Class of 2011 Quick LinksResourcesEventsOur PeopleContactAdditional information Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SCopyright 2024 by:Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. LouisFollow Us Instagram Facebook Contact Us: Global Studies [email protected] Visit the main Washington University in St. Louis website1 Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO 63130 / wustl.edu