Hughes Scholar Program

The Program

• Funding for this program is given only to Cornell students working on campus.
• Program is open to Sophomores and Juniors.
• Students spend nine weeks engaged in full-time research at Cornell (June to August). Students should not enroll in classes or have other employment. During the program students will present and discuss their work in a seminar series and poster session. Students will also participate in a series of lectures, chemical safety training, and various recreational activities.
• Each participant in the Hughes Scholars Program will receive a summer stipend.
• Students are expected to continue their research during the next academic year following their participation in the program. This is usually done by enrolling in Biological Sciences 499, Undergraduate Research in Biology or an equivalent class.
• Students may participate in both the Biology Honors Program and the Hughes Scholars Program, and may use the same research project for each program.

Academic Requirements

• Students applying to the program should demonstrate through their coursework, a strong interest in biology.
• Preference will be given to majors in Biological Sciences. Non-biology majors will be considered if they are working with a biologist.

Application Process

• Before applying, students should make arrangements with a Cornell faculty member who will serve as the student’s research advisor. The project must be biological in nature and include laboratory work.
• Students not currently working a lab are still encouraged to apply. Interested students should complete the Hughes pre-application online. Hughes Online Application
• Students must complete an application that includes a personal statement; a resume including work and extracurricular experience; a description of the research project; a transcript of all coursework undertaken at Cornell; and letters of recommendation from Cornell faculty members (one of whom must be the research supervisor). (Complete details are available on the Hughes Online Application)
• In some cases we may request that an applicant have a personal interview with the Program Coordinator. Students will be notified if an interview is needed.

For more information contact:

Laurel Southard
Hughes Scholars Program Coordinator
216 Stimson Hall
254-4533
les3@cornell.edu

Pamela Davis
Hughes Scholars Program Assistant
216 Stimson Hall
255-8246
pd43@cornell.edu

More info : http://www.biology.cornell.edu/hughes/