Application for the Summer 2026 cohort

The Jiang Fellows Program is modeled after the Kessler Fellows Program, which concluded with the 2024 summer cohort. You may wish to familiarize yourself with the work done by past fellows prior to completing your application. You may review past cohorts here.

Eligibility

Any junior at Cornell University with an interest in entrepreneurship is encouraged to apply. Competitive applicants will have completed one of the following prerequisites or be positioned to complete the requirement concurrently during the spring semester:

NBA 3000: The Business of Entrepreneurship
ENGRG 4610: Entrepreneurship for Engineers
AEM 2220: Dilemmas in Entrepreneurship
AEM 3249: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Strategy
NBA 5070: Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers
Occasionally offered:
ENGRG 2270: Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers
AEM 4200: Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures
AEM 3380 Social Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Problem Solvers
Information Session

Want to learn more about the program? We are holding a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 8, from 4-5pm ET.

Have questions? Email jiangfellows@cornell.edu

Applications close: October 15, 2025 5:00pm ET