Cornell’s Mitofsky Graduate Research Fellows program offers hands-on advanced public opinion research and data analysis experience at the Roper Center for graduate students.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Full tuition (50% Roper, 50% host college), stipend, and health insurance for one academic year
Summary: Fellowship for Cornell graduate students to conduct advanced public opinion research at the Roper Center.
Key Information: For Cornell graduate students only; strong focus on data analysis and public opinion research.
The Mitofsky Graduate Research Fellows program, supported by the Roper Center Board of Directors at Cornell University, provides graduate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public opinion research. Fellows work on special research projects at the Roper Center, deepening their expertise in data analysis, survey methods, and public opinion methodologies. The fellowship honors the legacy of Warren J. Mitofsky, a pioneering pollster, and aims to foster advanced research skills and contribute to the scholarly community. Fellows receive full tuition support (split between the Roper Center and their host college/program), a stipend, and health insurance for the academic year.