<p>As a history major, what type of research opportunities would Cornell present me? I’ve been looking around the site and there are several pages where it says that “Cornell is known for its interdisciplinary programs and research”, but I can’t exactly find anything specific.</p>
<p>Are there any programs or workshops or fellowships or grants of that sort that Cornell offers to humanities majors to conduct research, or is it primarily in the sciences?</p>
<p>I’m not exactly sure about humanities research…but if you meet your department’s qualifications there’s always the chance to do an honors thesis</p>
<p>The Cornell Commitment scholars have summer research/non-profit grants and many of those students are in the humanities…one student who spoke last year at the Commitment Days had gone to the Phillipines…</p>
<p>If you’re interested in research, you may find it best to keep your eyes open in their first semester, identify something you’re particularly interested in, impress a faculty member, and then possibly approach them about becoming a research assistant. I was an ILRie, but I found it very easy to find money to do research all three summers and several semesters with willing faculty members. </p>
<p>In your second year, your professor can also nominate you to become a Rawlings Cornell Presidential Research Scholar ([Cornell University Cornell Presidential Research Scholars](<a href=“Cornell Commitment | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University”>Cornell Commitment | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University) ), part of the Cornell Commitment. Most students in this program had offers with their admissions, but enterprising students can become involved in research their first two years using other means, and possibly join up as a junior. The program provides you with your own grant and loan forgiveness. Many RCPRS students end up adapting their faculty’s research into an honors thesis, co-authoring scholarly articles, and/or pursuing graduate study. </p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>