Requirements

College/School Eligibility:

  • Industrial and Labor Relations

Class Year Eligibility:

  • First Year (undergrad)
  • Second Year (undergrad)
  • Third Year (undergrad)
  • Fourth Year + (undergrad)

Open to:

  • Cornell Undergraduate Students

Students must be returning students in Fall 2026.

Required skills:
Strong writing, research, and communication skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Proficiency in using research tools, software, and equipment (as applicable to the field)
Team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a research environment
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
Commitment to ethical research practices and compliance with research protocols
Passion for research and a desire to contribute to the development of a new nonprofit with a social mission
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders


Other relevant skills:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with GIS or research software
Experience with using publicly available datasets
Ability to translate and distill complex topics for varied audience using both written and visual communication