Nexus Scholars applications are now closed for summer 2025. The summer 2026 application will open in November 2025.
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Nexus Scholars Basil Bob ’27 & Morgan Perlstein ‘27, both English and government double majors, talk about their English literature research this summer. “Ithaca over the summer has been a great experience. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of interesting, amazing people.” And Nexus Scholar Kathy Lim ’28, an information science and economics double major, shares how she used machine learning to study Alzheimer’s disease. “All of the professional development events were a great way to explore careers in academia or outside of academia.”
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Salimata Cisse ’26, an American studies major, studied how some democracies throughout the world have slid backwards toward autocracy. “The Nexus Scholars Program helped me learn how to leverage my research skills toward a career.”
Jerry Lu ’28, a biological sciences and chemistry double major, studied the Spanish flu epidemic in America. “In addition to all of the clinical and wet lab opportunities Cornell provides, Nexus Scholars has allowed me to take a unique spin and explore the more diverse areas of medicine.”
The Nexus Scholars Program in the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) provides undergraduate students with paid, full-time summer research opportunities under the mentorship of faculty from all across the college (humanities, social sciences, and STEM). The program also includes a professional development course, career exploration opportunities, social events, and the chance to join a cohort of 100 students with diverse interests who are passionate about learning.
Nexus Scholars are selected based on their interest in research, their ability to work collaboratively, and their potential to contribute to the field. Students who are early in their academic careers and from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Nexus Scholars Program is intended to be an entry point into undergraduate research, and we prioritize applicants who do not have significant research experience.
For any questions regarding the program please email nexusscholars@cornell.edu.
The Nexus Scholars Program is open to A&S first-years, sophomores, and juniors. Students must be in good academic and judicial standing, commit to working full-time in Ithaca during the program dates, and be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
Making a gift to support the Nexus Scholars Program will help to ensure that research opportunities are available to all students, regardless of their financial situation.
If you would like to discuss other opportunities to support undergraduate students in the College, please contact the A&S Development Team.
