International Research Travel Grants

The Einaudi Center International Research Travel Grants support Cornell University graduate students conducting dissertation or thesis research abroad.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Cornell University graduate students enrolled in an approved course of study leading to a master’s or PhD degree.
• Graduate students and students enrolled in Cornell professional schools, except students graduating in May 2027 and students who have not used 2026 awards.
• Individual applicants only; groups are not eligible.

Fields of Study

All fields of dissertation or thesis research are eligible, provided the proposed international travel is directly related to the research.

Value

• Up to $3,000 for round-trip international economy airfare.
• Funding covers only economy airfare; other travel expenses are not eligible.
• Travel must occur between May 1, 2027, and August 31, 2028.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Awards are based on the research proposal submitted with the application.
• The travel must be directly related to dissertation or thesis research and meet all stated travel requirements.
• Applicants may receive no more than two Einaudi travel grants during their time at Cornell.

Required Documents

• Research proposal submitted with the application.
• Faculty advisor recommendation letter.
• Estimated airfare information in the application.
• Trip budget, if applicable, uploaded as an Excel spreadsheet.

How to Apply

Submit the application through the application link provided on the official Einaudi Center webpage by February 19, 2027. Decisions will be announced in early April.

Application Deadline

February 19, 2027. Applications are open, and decisions will be announced in early April.

Apply via the official page: https://einaudi.cornell.edu/funding/travel-grants

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