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Summer Research Scholars Program

Welcome

Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York offers a Summer Research Scholars Program where undergraduate students participate in exciting projects in agricultural research, food and beverage entrepreneurship, and business development.

For all internship programs, students have the opportunity to work with faculty, their graduate students, postdocs, and senior level staff on projects to jumpstart future career paths.

Honoring Jan Nyrop

We are dedicating the 2023 Summer Research Scholars program to Jan Nyrop, former Cornell AgriTech Director, in honor of his long-standing commitment to the program.  During his time as director, Jan pushed to increase undergraduate training opportunities in agricultural research and extension at AgriTech, recognizing it as a key step in strengthening the U.S. agricultural workforce.

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Jan Nyrop, the Goichman Family Director at Cornell AgriTech, at a research field at Cornell AgriTech. Photo by Justin Muir.

Program Start Date

Program starts on May 31, 2023 (May 30 travel) and runs through August 4, 2023 (August 5 travel)

 

Application Deadlines

  • Applications due January 20, 2023
  • Letters of recommendation due January 30, 2023
  • Transcripts due January 30, 2023

Notification Date

  • Applicants notified about decision March 10, 2023

About Geneva

Geneva, New York is the home city of Cornell AgriTech.

In the Finger Lakes wine region

Located at the northern end of the beautiful and scenic 55 km-long Seneca Lake, Geneva is midway between Rochester, Syracuse, and Ithaca (home of Cornell University).

Geneva is close to the primary fruit and vegetable production areas of New York State, and is also in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region.

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