Kohut Research Scholar Program
Cornell's Kohut Research Scholar Program funds student-led public opinion research using Roper Center data, with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend per scholar for a summer research project (June–August)
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students in conducting innovative public opinion research using Roper Center resources at Cornell University.
Key Information: No visa sponsorship available; program is highly competitive and open to Cornell students.
Description
The Kohut Research Scholar Program at Cornell University honors Andrew Kohut’s legacy by supporting undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to innovative survey and public opinion research. Selected Kohut Scholars design and execute independent research projects using the extensive data archives of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. The program emphasizes intellectual growth, mentorship, and the dissemination of research findings, with past projects spanning topics such as political behavior, health communication, international relations, social movements, and public attitudes toward technology and policy. Scholars receive guidance from Roper Center staff and faculty, participate in professional development activities, and contribute to the broader understanding of public opinion and its impact on society and policy.
