The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) advances inquiry and teaching about our shared humanity and experiences, and engages scholars from across the college and university, and with external collaborators to address humanistic and social issues from a variety of perspectives. The CHSS Research team in the Dean's Office works to showcase and support the research, scholarship and creative works (RSCW) across the college. We work to provide support and guidance related to externally funded research, chartered research centers, and many college and university funded initiatives.
Our CHSS Pre-Award Research Administrators work with those interested in securing external funding for their research, scholarship and creative works. Drawing upon best practices in research development and research administration, CHSS Research provides tools and resources to develop competitive applications that convey the importance and timeliness of the proposed work. We also coordinate with CHSS Post-Award, and with Mason's Office of Sponsored Programs to facilitate and streamline this important avenue of support for our researchers.
Latest News From CHSS Research
Jan22
The Present and Future of International Energy and Climate Policy
Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Fuse at Mason Square, #1311
Fuse at Mason Square, #1311
Join this special event with Andrew Light, Distinguished University Professor and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs to discuss the current state of global energy security and share insights on career opportunities in this field.
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Feb4
Who is funding well-being research and scholarship?
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST
Multi-Purpose Room in the Population Health Center
Multi-Purpose Room in the Population Health Center
Join a brown bag session on February 4th as current funding sources for well-being research and scholarship is explored with time to connect and network with like-minded researchers across the university.
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Feb10
CHR Summer Doctoral Fellow Talk: PhD Candidate Debamita Guha
"Archives as Spaces of Queer Resistance and Activism in India"
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Horizon Hall, #6325
Horizon Hall, #6325
Debamita Guha (PhD Candidate, Sociology and Anthropology) is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Global South Research Hub under the Center for Social Science Research (CSSR), George Mason University. Her research focuses on the impact of neoliberalism and forces of globalization on queer activism in India through a critique of development perspective. She explores activist praxes in queer spaces and LGBTQ+ rights organizations in urban India using qualitative research methods.
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Mar27
2025-26 Education & Health Research Hub Speaker Series
"New Research in the Sociology of Higher Education"
Friday, March 27, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Online Location, Zoom Link in RSVP Confirmation
Online Location, Zoom Link in RSVP Confirmation
The CSSR Education & Health Research Hub aims to use this speaker series to leverage connections, spark multidisciplinary dialogue, and bring funded research opportunities to the university community and our community partners.
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