Funded by the Pearl and Otto Delikat Holocaust Memorial Fund, these grants support Cornell undergraduate students seeking to conduct archival or field research, or to take advantage of learning opportunities not otherwise available on the Cornell campus. Funds may be used to cover expenses related to domestic or international travel, tuition for non-Cornell summer programs, and research expenses.

About Jewish Studies

The Cornell Jewish Studies Program was founded on the conviction that the record contained in the languages, literature, and history of the Jewish people, as developed across the globe and over thousands of years, are an integral part of the human heritage. Jewish Studies invites critical engagement with a range of cross-disciplinary issues that have long engaged scholars in the humanities and social sciences, including: diaspora; inter-group relations; and migration.

Funding

The Jewish Studies Program offers grants of up to $1500 to cover expenses related to undergraduate research and study for summer, including: travel, tuition, program fees, lodging, food, etc.

Eligibility

• All active Cornell undergraduates are eligible to apply.
• Preference is given to Jewish Studies minors, but anyone with a proven interest in Jewish Studies (typically demonstrated through coursework) will also be considered.
• Students may only submit one application per year.
• Jewish Studies minors are eligible to apply for and receive grants in multiple funding cycles.
  Non-minors may only receive one grant during their matriculation at Cornell.
• Funding may not be used after graduation.

Selection Criteria

The Jewish Studies Awards Committee prioritizes applications that strongly demonstrate how the proposed experience will contribute to the applicant's development in the field of Jewish Studies. Applicants should clearly explain how the project fits in with their educational trajectory and how this experience will benefit their future goals.