The Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars program, providing up to 200 scholars each year with as much as $24,000 in financial support over four years.
Research Scholars connect with faculty mentors in their area of interest during their freshman year. Together, the student and their mentor develop a plan that leads to faculty-directed research during each academic year and includes at least one summer of individualized research at Cornell or elsewhere.
Students in Rawlings CPRS have access to a Research Support Account (RSA) of up to $8,000 over four years to cover expenses incurred from their research, such as wages during the academic year, summer research and living expenses, research-related travel, and supplies. In addition, students on financial aid will receive up to $4,000 per year - or $16,000 over four years - to reduce their debt from student loans.
Students pursue research in the biological and physical sciences, as well as social sciences and humanities. They are enrolled in all seven of Cornell's undergraduate colleges:
In addition, scholars can conduct research outside of their own college or major using any of the university's resources.
