CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AY 2023/2024 ARE NOW CLOSED.
Program
The Sidgwick-Miller CEU Scholar is a joint initiative of Telluride Association and Central European University to bring one CEU student per academic year to live at the Telluride House and study at Cornell University. This program is intended for doctoral students who wish to work independently under the mentorship of one or more Cornell faculty members and participate in the unique self-governing democratic community of Telluride House. All students at Telluride, including the CEU scholar, live in a single room, and receive full board, and a scholarship.
About
The scholarship runs from mid-August to mid-May. Successful applicants will enroll at Cornell under the International Research Internship Program (IRIP) and conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Please read the application timeline section carefully to understand how to coordinate this two-layered application process.
Eligibility
Applications are open for CEU doctoral students studying at any Department at CEU. The selected student needs to have enrolled student status in academic year 2023/2024. As part of the IRIP program, students will be required to enroll in a 12-credit independent study in each semester at Cornell with their faculty advisor, therefore, they should be able to carry out independent research. Ideal candidates are in the writing stage of their doctoral studies.
Timeline
Because admission to Telluride House does not confer admission to Cornell, the Sidgwick-Miller scholarship offer is contingent on successfully completing the IRIP application process afterwards. While the PIRIP process has gone smoothly for recipients in the past, it is essential to plan ahead for this stage when completing the application. Please use the following as a guide for successful completion of the application:
1. Identify a Cornell faculty member in your field of study who agrees to sponsor your IRIP application and supervise two semesters of 12-credit independent study should you be accepted for the Sidgwick-Miller Scholarship. You will need to include a letter of support from this faculty member in your application. Note: there is no financial commitment needed from the faculty member or department – IRIP, Telluride Association, the Scholarship will cover tuition, fees, travel expenses, and room and board for the scholarship term.
2. Complete the appropriate application at https://telluridehouse.org/apply by February 28th
3. If selected, complete the IRIP application with your faculty mentor.
4. Apply for the Doctoral Research Support Program from CEU (this application is only applicable for the one selected candidate, who will be contacted individually with the details)
For advise about applications and Cornell, you can contact the current Fellow: Jessica Varela jn543@cornell.edu
To watch the recording of the Info Session of February 6th, 2023 please go to: 2023-02-06 15.03.21 Info Session Telluride-Cornell Scholarship for CEU PhD Students (access only with CEU account)
