Jiang Fellows is an entrepreneurship program rooted in Cornell 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 and a 3-credit co-requisite course in entrepreneurship 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.
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. 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 2270: Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers
- ENGRG 4610: Entrepreneurship for Engineers
- AEM 2220: Dilemmas in Entrepreneurship
- AEM 4200: Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures
- AEM 3249: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Strategy
- NBA 5070: Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers
- AEM 3380 Social Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Problem Solvers
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 1-credit course and 3-credit co-requisite during the spring semester, one-on-one time with an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and a presentation at the conclusion of their summer startup experience.
“I learned so much more than I could have ever expected in a 10-week timeframe. The fellowship certainly got me more excited about entrepreneurship and showed me that there is a clear—albeit difficult—path from research to company to patient.”
— Jackson Bauer, *Kessler Fellows ’21
*Kessler Fellows was a similar program preceding Jiang Fellows
“Going into the summer, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after college. I knew I wanted to work on something impactful in the bioelectronic or biomedical field and thought working at a startup or getting a Ph.D. would be the best route for that. Being a Kessler Fellow allowed me to talk to many different people about how their careers progressed and learn from their successes and mistakes.”
— Emma Kranich, *Kessler Fellows ’21
*Kessler Fellows was is similar program preceding Jiang Fellows