Junior Project Funds

Some or all of the allocated $1500 for Junior Projects can be used for academic or career development opportunities (formerly known as "externships"). Some examples of past approved proposals have included:

• Travel related to shadowing someone working in your field of interest
• Conference fees
• Graduate school applications or visits (up to $400)

Milstein Scholars who are awarded travel funding must write a short reflection (2 pages single-spaced) to be submitted no more than two weeks after the trip or experience. You may also be asked to do a report-out about your experiences at an MStudio talk. 

We encourage you to check out CUELinks and explore the alumni network for potential shadowing opportunities.
 

Milstein Scholars undertake a year-long, independent study to deepen their understanding of the issues, topics, and technologies that interest them. Depending on the nature of a student's project, supplies or software may be necessary for building a prototype, conducting research, etc. Students will now have the option to apply for up to $1500 in funding for supplies related to their research - you are welcome to apply for either career development funds, supply funds, or both, as long as you do not exeed the allocated $1500.
 

Milstein Scholars should submit a proposal (.pdf file type preferred) with the following information to the Program Manager or to milsteinprogram@cornell.edu:

• Cover sheet with name, netID, major, and working Junior Project title
• Summary of what you are proposing to use the funds for (1-2 paragraphs). Where is it, what is it, why is it important to your Junior Project/academic research/career development, etc.
• Travel itinerary (if applicable)
• Itemized budget (feel free to use the blank budget calculation doc as a guide)
   

Deadline: Rolling, to be used any time while working on a Junior Project.

NOTE: These funds are only available to students who are working on / who have completed a Junior Project