Funding and Resources
Doctoral Fellowships
Cornell University provides a wide range of financial and other resources to help students reach their academic, professional, and personal goals. The Founder’s Fellowships contribute to our commitment to advancing Cornell鈥檚 founding principle of 鈥溾�� any person 鈥� any study鈥� and to provide a Community of Belonging.
The concept of 鈥溾�� any person鈥� meant that people from all walks of life, all income levels, races, religions and genders could attend Cornell University. Similarly, 鈥溾�� any study鈥� underscored the freedom to pursue academic interests wherever they lead. For more than 150 years, talented scholars representing the full, diverse spectrum of humanity have come to Cornell for a world-class educational experience unlike any other.
External Resources
The 黑料社区 School at the University of California, Los Angeles maintains one of the most extensive and up-to-date university databases on graduate school funding opportunities. Their database is called GRAPES and can be accessed through the .
is a portal managed by the Institute for Broadening Participation and includes funding, research, internship, and outreach opportunities in STEM for current and prospective pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as postdoctoral scholars.
is an initiative of the to help students plan financially for graduate school 鈥� whether you鈥檙e already enrolled or just considering your options. Learn what funding options are available for which degrees, plan your future with their debt to earnings calculator, and create a budget. Then, go deeper with interactive quizzes, inspiring stories from recent graduates, and links to additional financial planning resources.
Resources for DACA Students
Students holding DACA status or who are undocumented can utilize as a resource to find lists of scholarships that don鈥檛 require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency. Learn more about the community support available for DACA and undocumented students at Cornell .