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Jiang Fellows, Engineering

December 9, 2022
Photo: 2023 Kessler Fellows cohort

A Cornell Engineering program supported by CREA

Program Overview

Jiang Fellows is an entrepreneurship program rooted in the College of Engineering. The program is open to all juniors at Cornell University that have a strong interest in entrepreneurship.

Jiang Fellows program is delivered in two phases:

  • Students enroll in a 1-credit immersive course during the spring semester to explore fundamental topics in entrepreneurship and to help them cultivate their readiness for a summer internship experience at a startup.
  • Students then spend the summer between their junior and senior years working for a startup of their choosing. Offers of summer funding will be made in mid-March based on demonstrated interest and commitment to the program.

During the program, students are connected to executive leadership at their chosen startup to build their entrepreneurial skills, experience, and professional network, as well as a robust network of Jiang Fellows alumni to aid them as they develop their careers.

Eligibility and Selection

Any junior at Cornell University with an interest in entrepreneurship is encouraged to apply.

Program Funding

Summer funding is provided through the generosity of Dr. Tianyi (TJ) Jiang ’96. Fellows will receive a weekly stipend during their internship and have all travel costs covered.

Student Commitment

The program involves a one-credit course during the spring semester, one-on-one time with an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and a presentation at the conclusion of their summer experience.

Jiang Fellows News

Kessler Fellows Embark on Global Internships

Kessler Fellows Embark on Global Internships

The 2024 Kessler Fellows have accepted internships and will spend the summer gaining firsthand entrepreneurial experience in industries ranging from supersonic airliners to a sustainable interior design company. This year’s fellows had an interest in international startups, with some heading to Shanghai, Kent, Edinburgh, and Wales to pursue their summer internships.