Graduate Research (GRAD)
GRAD 8000 - In Absentia (12 Credits)
Full-time, enrolled students engaged in scholarship or research more than 100 miles from the Ithaca main campus, while under the supervision of their special committee.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
GRAD 9000 - Non-Degree Study (0-12 Credits)
Non-degree seeking or exchange students engaged in full-time study or research activities on one of the Cornell campuses while pursuing a degree at another university.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
GRAD 9010 - Graduate-Level Research (0-12 Credits)
Doctoral students engaged in study or research on one of the Cornell campuses under the supervision of their special committee, prior to their admission to candidacy.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
GRAD 9011 - Doctoral Dissertation Research (0-12 Credits)
Doctoral candidates engaged in dissertation research under the supervision of their special committee.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
GRAD 9012 - Master's Thesis Research (0-12 Credits)
Research master's students engaged in thesis research under the supervision of their special committee.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
GRAD 9016 - Summer Graduate-Level Research (2-6 Credits)
Research students engaged in study or research on one of the Cornell campuses under the supervision of their special committee, during the summer semester.
Last Four Terms Offered: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022
GRAD 9040 - National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (6 Credits)
All Fellows must be enrolled, full-time, in an eligible research-based graduate degree program at a degree-granting IHE accredited institution and at a campus located in the US, its territories, or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, except in the case of Military or Medical Leave. Full-time status is established by each IHE institution. This internship course meets the full-time enrollment requirement for the summer term. Enrollment is strictly limited to research graduate students on a fellowship from the NSF GRFP program.
Last Four Terms Offered: Summer 2025
GRAD 9060 - National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (12 Credits)
All Fellows must be enrolled, full-time, in an eligible research-based graduate degree program at a degree-granting IHE accredited institution and at a campus located in the US, its territories, or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, except in the case of Military or Medical Leave. Full-time status is established by each IHE institution. This internship course meets the full-time enrollment requirement for the fall and spring terms. Enrollment is strictly limited to research graduate students on a fellowship from the NSF GRFP program.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025
GRAD 9110 - Professional Career Foundations (1 Credit)
Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will hone communication of their strengths and fit to employers' needs to set themselves apart as top candidates.
Enrollment Information: Enrollment preference given to: second and third year doctoral students.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023
Learning Outcomes:
- Feel empowered to actively imagine and chart several professional paths beyond the university.
- Describe pros and cons of several career options and potential match.
- Have increased confidence to reach out to professionals, ask for advice, and build connections.