Summer Research Fellows
Summer Research Fellows have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful research experience in collaboration with faculty experts in ILR's Outreach division. Students commit from eight to ten hours of full-time paid work in the summer. Projects are a mix of in person and virtual options and range from issues of criminal justice and employment, cannabis workers, labor & employment law, climate jobs, worker rights global labor rights, climate and social justice. Program is open to ILR students only. Applications open in March.
- For more information, please contact Brigid Beachler at bk30@cornell.edu or Claire Concepcion at cct48@cornell.edu.
Undergraduate Research Fellows
Undergraduate Research Fellows have the opportunity to serve as research assistants for faculty members during the academic year. Students participating in this program will be paid per hour up to a maximum rate per semester. Awards will be made on a one semester basis with renewal possible for the second semester. (A student may not earn credit for the project during the period he or she is being paid as a research assistant.) Program is open to ILR students only. Applications open in early June.
- For more information, please contact Professor Kate Griffith at kategriffith@cornell.edu or Brigid Beachler at bk30@cornell.edu,
Worker Institute Research Fellows
The Worker Institute offers paid undergraduate research fellows for both fall and spring semesters. Extensive research experience is not required. Students work from 5-10 hours a week. Students are assigned a small team of students to work together on specific projects, under the supervision of a faculty member. Worker Institute projects often include Ithaca-based faculty and labor extension faculty in NYC, so research opportunities may include working with faculty in other locations. Applications open in early June.
- For more information, please contact Professor Risa Lieberwitiz at rll5@cornell.edu or Brigid Beachler at bk30@cornell.edu.
Harry Van Arsdale Research Fellows
Established in 1988 in memory of Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., former business manager of IBEW Local 3 and president of the New York City Labor Council, this paid, full-time fellowship is open to one graduate student or graduating senior in the ILR School. The selected fellow will conduct research related to the history and role of unions in New York City, highlighting the accomplishments & ideals of Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. and their implications for the labor movement today. This internship runs from June through August in New York City and is supervised by Jeff Grabelsky.
- For more information, please contact Brigid Beachler at bk30@cornell.edu.