W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar Program
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar Program at Cornell supports emerging researchers studying racial, social, and educational inequality through mentorship, training, and access to public opinion research resources.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amount not publicly specified; program provides mentorship, training, and access to research resources.
Summary: Supports emerging scholars advancing research on racial, social, and educational inequality through mentorship and hands-on experience in public opinion research.
Description
The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar Program is a collaborative initiative between the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell University and the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR). Established in 2023, the program is dedicated to supporting emerging scholars whose research addresses racial, social, and educational inequality. Selected scholars receive mentorship, access to the Roper Center’s extensive public opinion archives, and immersive training alongside leaders in the field. The program emphasizes community-engaged scholarship, methodological innovation, and the development of inclusive, culturally relevant approaches to public opinion research. Scholars benefit from hands-on experience in public polling, policy analysis, and curriculum design, contributing to more representative and equitable research practices.
