Centennial Labs

Participating in Centennial Labs will help you build a more comprehensive understanding of your field, expand your network and enrich your academic journey at SFS. Through Centennial Labs, you will:

• Create tangible outputs, from policy recommendations to innovative solutions
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems
• Gain hands-on experience in international settings
• Collaborate with professors, professionals and peers on global topics
• Develop practical skills that enhance your academic and professional trajectory

Centennial Labs are typically three or four credits.

To participate in Centennial Labs, you must meet the following criteria which are further defined on each course’s detailed page:

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher 
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the topic
• For international labs, a valid passport that will be unexpired for 6 months following return from the program is required

Please note that preference is given to SFS sophomores through seniors with no prior C-Lab engagement. However, qualified Georgetown undergraduate students with background knowledge in the course of study are welcome to apply and contribute their perspectives. Depending on the program, some labs may consider first-year students.

Applications for spring break and summer term Centennial Labs typically come out early September, after the information session and close October 1. To apply, you’ll need to choose one Centennial Lab and submit the application form.

The School of Foreign Service and its generous donors cover the costs of travel and accommodation, including airfare, lodging (double occupancy hotel), transportation in the country, some meals, site visit entry fees and trips. Students can expect to pay for:

• International health insurance ($65)
• Cell phone data and calls
• Immunizations
• Transportation to and from the airport
• Personal expenses and some meals (most meals are group-based, though some may be self-arranged)
• Passport and visa: it is the students’ responsibility to research requirements and secure visas if needed

Past students have reported spending between $100 and $300 during spring break and $300 and $600 for two-week international stays.