The Jacobs Institute at Cornell Tech offers an immersive 9-week Summer Research Program, from late August to early October, exclusively designed for highly qualified students currently enrolled at the Technion. This program provides an unparalleled opportunity to work as a research intern under the guidance of Cornell Tech faculty on a diverse array of faculty-led projects.

Participants will gain hands-on experience, contributing to innovative research while benefiting from close mentorship within their faculty’s lab. Weekly activities include engaging in lab meetings, participating in lunch-and-learn sessions, and delving deep into their projects in a collaborative environment. Beyond academic and professional growth, the program includes optional cultural excursions to explore the vibrant city of New York, enriching students’ personal experiences.

Some outcomes from past cohorts: 

• Publish research findings in leading academic journals
• Present work at prestigious conferences
• Extend research collaboration remotely into the fall semester (faculty approval required)
• Co-advisement with Cornell Tech faculty

This program is open to Technion students who will return to the Technion for at least one semester after completing the program.

We expect commitment to the program on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship. If you cannot commit for the full duration of the program, we ask you to refrain from applying. All participants will be paid the Cornell Tech standard hourly rate. Travel and visas are provided, but participants are responsible for acquiring and maintaining housing. 

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About the Jacobs Institute

The Jacobs Institute is the academic partnership between Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology on the Cornell Tech campus. The Jacobs Institute fosters radical experimentation at the intersection of research, education, and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to transform key industries through technological innovation, deep-tech startups, and uniquely skilled talent. 

The Jacobs Institute offers three master’s programs in Connective Media, Health Tech, and Urban Tech. The programs equip students to take on complex, real-world challenges through interdisciplinary, domain-focused work, and students receive dual degrees from the Technion and Cornell. Recent PhD graduates work through the Jacobs Runway Startup Postdoctoral Program to apply their knowledge as they lead teams and build companies in industries critical to the 21st century.