Research & Centers

The Office of Research (OR) at the GW School of Nursing supports the development and submission of research proposals and the administration of sponsored projects. School of Nursing investigators have received awards in several categories including Federal (HHS/HRSA, NIH/NIMHD, HHS/SAMSHA), Foundation (Robert Wood Johnson, Weldon Institute, Josiah Macy, among others), Association (National League for Nursing, Mather Institute) and sub-award (University of Iowa, Florida International University, University of Pennsylvania among others). Faculty research interests include, but are not limited to aging, chronic care management, community health, health disparities, health policy, nursing education and oncology.

The Office of Research (OR)

Our Centers

Center for Aging, Health and Humanities

The GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, is the interdisciplinary home for GW faculty to collaborate on research, education, scholarship and clinical innovations to improve the care of older adults and their families.

Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement

The GW Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement is committed to increasing the visibility of nurses, their invaluable expertise, and unique perspectives in media, policy, and research.

In The News

GW Nursing Spotlights Student Researchers at Annual Showcase

May 7, 2025

On April 30, 2025, GWNursing hosted its annual Student Research Showcase. The virtual poster presentations included 24 students from MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.

DNP Graduates Shine Bright with Scholarly Presentations

May 5, 2025

Congratulations to four GW Nursing DNP 2025 graduates who recently presented their scholarly projects at regional and national conferences.

Advancing Health Equity and Aging Research at GW Nursing

May 5, 2025

When LaTonya Smith began her PhD journey at the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing, she brought with her a wealth of professional experience