Undergraduate Student
Foreign Language and Area Studies Summer Fellowships
Details
Achieve fluency in a language of South Asia with the help of a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) summer fellowship. You’ll gain valuable knowledge about cultures and countries in which your language is commonly used, while developing skills in a language critical to the needs of the United States.
Awards must be used for summer 2026 intensive language study.
Deadline
- Apply by February 18, 2026 for summer 2026 language study.
Amount
- $3,500 stipend, plus fees and tuition allowance of up to $5,000, and possible travel support up to $1,000.
Eligibility
Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. You must fulfill the following requirements:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Complete a FAFSA prior to the FLAS deadline.
- Agree to enroll in a summer 2026 intensive language program.
To be a successful applicant, you need to show potential for high academic achievement and demonstrate that you meet the necessary language training requirements. (Lowest priority will be given to a candidate who is a native speaker of the language for which an award is sought.)
How to Apply
In your application, you will be asked to provide information on your proposed study location. You must identify your preferred program(s).
We recommend the following summer intensive language programs, although we will consider any programs—domestic or overseas—that meet the minimum requirements.
- South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI), virtual through University of Wisconsin-Madison, offering Bangla, Dari, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Sinhala, Tamil, Tibetan, and Urdu
- Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), virtual through University of Wisconsin-Madison, offering Persian
- American Institute for Indian Studies (AIIS), in-person at various locations in India, offering Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Persian, Punjabi, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan, and Urdu
- South Asia Institute (SAI), virtual through University of Texas at Austin, offering Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu
Your program must be at least six weeks in duration and offer at least 120 student contact hours. Please indicate the language level you intend to study during the summer 2026 award period.
Requirements
Additional Information
Undergraduate Migrations Scholars
Details
Join our team of undergraduate Migrations scholars to think in new ways about global migration challenges and understand our world on the move. As an undergraduate Migrations scholar, you'll play an active role in migration-related scholarship and programming on campus.
With the support of Migrations Program director Katie Fiorella and our cohort of graduate fellows, you will explore key issues in migration studies and build leadership skills alongside a cohort of your peers. In the spring semester, scholars will have a chance to plan an event on a migration theme of their choice.
Last spring, our cohort of Migrations scholars hosted two events featuring panels of migrations faculty and human rights organizers:
- Margins and Mobilization: Migrant Worker Precarity and Power in the Trump-era Economy
- From Colony to Diaspora: Enduring Legacies of U.S. Territorial Rule in Puerto Rico and the Philippines
Eligibility
All undergraduate students who are interested in migration studies are encouraged to apply. Previous Migrations scholars are welcome to apply again.
You should be in good standing academically and have no unresolved disciplinary charges or sanctions, be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the time of the fellowship (e.g., not on leave of absence), and be on campus in Ithaca for in-person meetings and mentoring.
Deadline
September 30, 2025
Amount
Students can elect to enroll in a one-credit course or receive $250 upon successful completion of the fellowship in spring.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application. The application requires you to submit a short paragraph (250 words) about why you want to be a Migrations scholar and your resume or CV.
If you have any questions, contact migrations@einaudi.cornell.edu.
Additional Information
Global Internships
Details
Gain valuable international experience with a Global Internship! As an intern, you'll meet mentors and colleagues working in the international arena and advance your career goals.
Our Global Internships span the globe with placements at Cornell Global Hubs partner universities, community nonprofits and NGOs, and global practitioners partnering with Einaudi's regional and thematic programs. We offer internships specializing in global development, climate and sustainability, international relations, communication, business, governance, and more.
Many opportunities have several openings, giving you a chance to intern abroad next summer with fellow Cornellians.
What You'll Learn
How to Be a Global Citizen
"My internship helped me to strengthen my sense of cultural awareness, intercultural communication, and empathy."—Haruna Floate '26
How to Think Internationally
"In university, we are often taught U.S.-centric views, which can be limiting as environmental problems are global."—Hadley Flanagan '26
How to Adapt in New Places
"The number one lesson I got from the experience was the importance of being teachable. I had to go outside of my comfort zone."—Eliana Amoh '26
Funding Amount
All Global Interns receive an award to cover the estimated costs for airfare, transportation, and living expenses. A portion of the stipend may be paid directly to the in-country host to support housing, food, and local transportation. Find specific funding information under the "cost" tab on each internship’s Experience page.
How to Apply
Find out how to apply then continue exploring internship options and start your application on Experience.
Deadline and Decision
Deadline extended: Select internships are still accepting applications. Apply by January 15. We notify applications of decisions by late February.
Questions?
Joshua Kennedy is the Global Internships advisor. Select "Global Internships" in Cornell Chatter to schedule an appointment. You can also reach out by email with questions.
Meet Past Global Interns
Hear from our past interns on the Global Cornell YouTube channel.
Additional Information
Funding Type
- Internship
Role
- Student
Program
SEAP Flexible Research Travel Grant
Details
Purpose
If, for some reason, a SEAP graduate student has research travel needs for which applying for the Einaudi Center Research Travel Grant for Graduate Students is not possible, SEAP provides up to $3,000 in funding. This award is available for research that is off-cycle (primarily due to a student's matriculation date), either independently or as part of a class.
Students should not use this award in lieu of the Einaudi Center Research Travel Grant + SEAP Top-Off Award funding that is part of the annual spring semester application cycle. The SEAP Flexible Research Travel Grant is intended for extraordinary research needs, which you must present in writing along with your budget. Receiving this award requires submitting applications for the Einaudi Center Research Travel Grant and the Graduate School Research Travel Grant, if possible.
Terminal master’s degree students whose studies/research involve fieldwork or archival work on Southeast Asian topics and demonstrate a need for funding support may also use this award for a master’s thesis/project on any time frame with a budget up to $5,000.
Amount
Up to $3,000 for graduate students for off-cycle research/study
Up to $5,000 for terminal master's degree students for research on any time frame
Eligibility
This grant is only available to doctoral and master's students who are core members of SEAP, which is determined at the discretion of SEAP core faculty based on a student’s commitment to Southeast Asian scholarship as demonstrated through factors such as: whether a SEAP core faculty member is on a student's academic committee; the active participation of a student in SEAP programming and events; research focus; language learning; and coursework. To receive this award, students must also apply for the Einaudi Center's Research Travel Grant for Graduate Students, the Graduate School's Research Travel Grant, and any departmental awards.
Timeline
Fall applications are reviewed on October 15.
Spring applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions?
Please direct any questions to SEAP Program Manager Colin Peterson (crp88@cornell.edu).
How to Apply
Please use the “Apply” button below to create and submit an application using the Einaudi Center Funding Application website (Cornell NetID login required). Required materials include:
- Project proposal. The proposal should contain a title, abstract, objectives, activities, timeline, and outcomes.
- Budget using THIS TEMPLATE
- Other sources of funding
- Letter of recommendation
Additional Information
Undergraduate Global Scholars
Details
Undergraduate Global Scholars are student leaders in the campus community. Join our next cohort of students to contribute to the campus conversation on the future of international aid.
This competitive fellowship program is open to students from all colleges and majors with a passion for big global questions and speaking across differences. We will provide a toolkit of resources for weighing challenging questions as you build your practical skills in global public discourse.
Your unique skills—whether you are a writer, scholar, activist, artist, poet, or hands-on practitioner—play an important role in imagining the future. By the end of the program, you'll be an active global citizen and champion for social impact.
Is (Cutting) International Aid Good?
The work of this year's Global Scholars contributes to the Einaudi Center's 2025–26 theme: Is (Cutting) International Aid Good?
Large cuts to U.S. foreign aid threaten global health, education, people who are migrating, peace and stability, the environment, democratic governance, food security, and more. As the landscape of international aid evolves, the world faces new questions about the impact of aid on communities, what makes international aid effective, and how to move forward.
Our Global Scholars will grapple with these questions in their capstone projects, considering the multiple perspectives that shape the global landscape of international aid and the communities impacted.
What You'll Learn
The Einaudi Center creates a space for studying and practicing how individuals and communities can engage about, with, and across difference and disagreement to work toward collective understanding and action on challenging global issues. Our focus will be on skills of discourse, empowering you to thoughtfully address big questions on campus and beyond. You will learn how to:
- Analyze complex global issues.
- Understand issues from multiple perspectives.
- Test your ideas through research.
- Respectfully interact with communities impacted by an issue.
- Responsibly engage in advocacy.
- Craft and share a capstone project with the campus community.
Mentors and Networking
As a Global Scholar, you'll meet and engage with prominent experts and leaders visiting the Einaudi Center, including this year's speakers at the Bartels World Affairs Lecture and Lund Critical Debate.
You'll attend participatory workshops led by our Einaudi Center practitioner in residence Paul Kaiser and faculty mentor Ed Mabaya—who are expert researchers and practitioners on international development. You'll also help plan and contribute to a campus showcase about the future of international aid.
Deadline
Applications for 2025-26 are due September 14, 2025.
Amount
$500 stipend
How to Apply
Fill out the online application. Selected students will be notified by early October and the program will begin mid-October.
Questions?
Visit us at the International Fair on August 27 or join us for an information session on September 4.
If you have questions about the Global Scholars program or your application, email Einaudi Center academic programs.
Additional Information
Funding Type
- Fellowship
Role
- Student
Program
Michael Dekhtyar
Prize for Best Essay in Technology and International Security Policy Winner 2023-24
Michael Dekhtyar is a senior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, minoring in International Trade and Development. On campus, he served as Vice President of The Cornell Diplomat and Managing Editor for the Cornell International Affairs Review. Currently, Michael is spending his summer interning at the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs in DC, where he hopes to build a career in global trade, infrastructure and industrial policy, and international affairs.
Additional Information
Molly Goldstein
Freeman Fellowship in Peace Studies Recipient 2023-24
Molly Goldstein is a rising junior in the School of Arts & Sciences, double majoring in Government and Near Eastern Studies and minoring in dance. Throughout her studies, Molly has become passionate about the intersection of international relations, human rights, and conflict resolution, taking classes in areas that help her understand how countries cooperate to advance shared goals. She hopes to continue exploring foreign policy initiatives and innovative ways to build bridges between countries across the globe.
Additional Information
Ainav Rabinowitz
Freeman Prize in Peace Studies Honorable Mention
Ainav Rabinowitz was a Laidlaw Scholar and the Founder of the publication Women of MENA, Cornell’s premiere gender studies publication that focused on gender and culture studies of the Middle East and North Africa Region.
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Patrick J. Mehler
Reppy Institute Freeman Prize Winner 2023-24
Patrick J. Mehler is an M.S. candidate in Industrial and Labor Relations. He graduated with a B.S. with Honors in 2023. Patrick assists in teaching law, graduate, and undergraduate students about mediation and restorative justice and has served as Cornell's longest student-mediator through the Campus Mediation Practicum. As an undergraduate, Patrick's work in peace studies included research in Vietnam, the Hopi Nation, and the Navajo Nation, which culminated in graduating as an ILR Global Scholar.
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Yingyun ‘Aurora’ Zhang
Freeman Prize in Peace Studies Honorable Mention
Yingyun ‘Aurora’ Zhang is a graduating senior at Cornell University. She is a double major in Government and Information Science, with a minor in Law & Society. Raised on the China-Myanmar border, she has been exposed to rich ethical and religious diversity, along with the complexities of ongoing conflicts in the neighboring region.