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Applications Open for the 2026 Cycle! Looking to make a real-world impact with a technology you’ve developed at Cornell? The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program funds and trains Ph.D. and master’s holders with entrepreneurial outlooks to start technology ventures. During the 12-month fellowship, fellows work in their faculty inventor’s lab for technology development and…
Applications are now open for next year's Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Tech in NYC. This program is designed for recently graduated STEM PhD who have a startup idea and are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path. Information sessions will be held Tuesday, January 21, 11am - noon, and Thursday, January 30,…
On Jan. 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) quantum centers are hosting their annual free, virtual Quantum Information Science Career Fair. Job seekers will have the chance to interact one-on-one with representatives from academia, industry and the national labs. The fair will also include panel discussions featuring scientists and other professionals in quantum. The…

Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to prepare and participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2025. Register online to attend an information session.
Applications are now open for next year's Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Tech in NYC. This program is designed for recently graduated STEM PhD who have a startup idea and are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path. Information sessions will be held Tuesday, January 21, 11am - noon, and Thursday, January 30,…
Applications are now open for next year's Runway Startup Postdoc Program at Cornell Tech in NYC. This program is designed for recently graduated STEM PhD who have a startup idea and are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path. Information sessions will be held Tuesday, January 21, 11am - noon, and Thursday, January 30,…