Student Summer Research Projects
ForecastedInternal — Cornell University only
Cornell's CIDA Summer Research Projects fund students for interdisciplinary, faculty-mentored digital agriculture research advancing food security and sustainable agri-food systems.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Graduate stipend: $10,832 per student | Undergraduate stipend: $7,832 per student | One summer per award
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students in independent, cross-disciplinary digital agriculture research with faculty mentors from at least two colleges.
Key Information: Requires co-mentorship from at least two colleges, with one mentor outside the student’s area of study.
Description
The Student Summer Research Projects program, administered by the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA), provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to conduct independent research in digital agriculture. Each project is guided by faculty mentors from at least two different colleges at Cornell, ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration and exposure to diverse expertise. The program aims to foster innovative thinking and develop holistic solutions for global food security and sustainable agri-food systems.
