Info Session for Graduate Resident Fellow 2026-27 Positions
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | William Keeton House Seminar Room (141), 4 Forest Park Lane, Ithaca, NY, 14853
The West Campus House System is currently accepting applications from full-time registered graduate and professional students interested in becoming a Graduate Resident Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be hosting two information sessions in advance of the deadline for those interested in learning more.
A Graduate Resident Fellow lives in a West Campus House and assists in creating a positive, vibrant and academically engaging residential community; serves as mentor and role model to undergraduate residents; and acts in a leadership role for academic enrichment by promoting a variety of programs and activities.
Applications are currently being accepted for:
Graduate Resident Fellow 2026-27
Applications Due:
Monday, February 2, 2026 (by 11:59 pm ET).
To learn more and apply go to:
https://wchs.undergrad.cornell.edu/get-involved/students
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a full-time registered graduate or professional student at Cornell University and must have completed at least 1 year of graduate or undergraduate study at Cornell.

Employment Expectations:

Live in assigned West Campus House and dine regularly in the house.
Term of appointment and housing begins on August 1, 2026.
Job Description for GRF

Remuneration:

One-bedroom furnished apartment within a West Campus House and supplied with a House Meal Plan.
Over the course of the 12 month appointment, GRFs receive a stipend on a semi-monthly basis. 1st Year GRF stipend is $2,420

For key dates, info sessions, and application details, please visit our website.
Information Sessions
• Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – GRF Info Session – Hans Bethe House Seminar Room (240)
• Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – GRF Info Session – William Keeton House Seminar Room (141)

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Pre-registration is required.
In this series of interactive workshops designed for current Cornell graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Learn best practices for mentoring research students and technicians and develop planning and communication skills needed to guide individual mentees and research teams.
All sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos, case study discussions, and activities to help identify your strengths and desired areas for improvement. Receive a certificate of completion for successfully participating in at least 4 of 5 sessions (dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 3/3, and 3/17). Interested participants should apply by January 23 with the expectation of attending all workshops and actively participating in small and large group discussions.
Sessions are on Tuesdays between 3:00-4:30 pm ET. See full schedule and topics
Questions?

Contact Dr. Colleen McLinn, futurefaculty@cornell.edu or 607-255-2030

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers is sponsored by the Graduate School’s Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, part of the Office of Career and Professional Development.
