Sophomores in the Milstein Program can apply for funds of up to $2,000 for project work to be done over the summer. These projects can be continuations of your First-year Project or a new project of your choice, including: a creative undertaking, a data visualization, a small scale research project, or any project you choose that explores the intersection of technology and humanity and can be completed over the summer by July 31st. Project proposals must include a deliverable which should be defined in your application and completed and submitted by July 31st.
A graduate student or post-doctoral advisor will be assigned to each student completing a sophomore stipend project unless you have already secured an advisor on your own. You will meet three times with your advisor over the course of the grant period.
Application Guidelines
Applications should consist of the following materials in a single .pdf file (2 pages double spaced):
- Cover sheet including your name, NetID, major(s) & minor(s), proposed project title, amount requested (up to $2,000)
- Abstract (~1 paragraph): What are you hoping to do with the funds? What will the outcome be? Have you secured an advisor? Who is it?
- Statement of purpose (~2 paragraphs): Why? What makes this project relevant? How will you do this project? What are your current plans?
- Biographical sketch (~1 paragraphs): What have you been doing that leads you to this project? How will these funds further your interests?
Deadline: April 30
Please send your application (single .pdf) to milsteinprogram@cornell.edu.
FAQs
Can I apply for less than $2,000? Yes. $2,000 is the maximum and you can certainly apply for less.
What if I have an internship (a separate opportunity from this proposed project)? If you have a paid internship (full-time), you are ineligible. If you have an unpaid internship (full-time), you may apply for a maximum of $1,000. If you have part-time internship (paid/unpaid), you may apply for a maximum of $2,000.
How is the funding disbursed? If you receive a stipend, you will receive an award letter with more details. Students will be set up in the College's vendor system, PaymentWorks, and will receive the stipend in two lump sums (one at the beginning and one at the midpoint) via direct deposit.
Is the stipend 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.