Laidlaw Scholars Program at Cornell
The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Program promotes ethical leadership and international research around the world—starting with the passionate leaders and learners found on campuses like Cornell.
The Einaudi Center administers the Laidlaw Scholars Program at Cornell, leveraging its faculty expertise and international partners to support student research and global networking.
Get to Know the Laidlaw Scholars Program
In two years, Laidlaw scholars become skilled researchers, embrace data-based decision-making, and learn to lead with integrity. The program has four major components:
Leadership Training
Leadership-in-Action
Networking
Research Project
The program is open to first- and second-year students, shaping their college careers through early research and leadership training and connecting them with faculty mentors. Learn more about the program and how to join the next cohort of Laidlaw scholars.
Get Started on Your Application
Meet the Scholars
Get to know Cornell Laidlaw scholars through their work! All scholars are part of the Laidlaw Scholars Network, an international community of leaders and changemakers.
Laidlaw Scholars in the News
