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

This stipend is considered taxable income. Cornell does not withhold taxes on fellowship support for U.S. citizens or resident aliens, even though this fellowship support constitutes taxable income to the recipient. The recipient is responsible to claim the monies. 

Cornell is required to withhold 14% of grant, scholarship, or fellowship aid in excess of qualified tuition and fees for international students, researchers, or grantees who are temporarily present in the United States with an “F,” “J,” “M,” or “Q” visa unless eligible for an exemption or lower tax rate under a current tax treaty. If you have specific questions about taxes, please contact the Cornell University Tax office.