The Bowers Undergraduate Research Experience for the Next generation of leading technologists in academia (BURE Next) was created to provide an interactive cutting-edge research experience for undergraduates across the nation and broaden participation in the computing field. In order to meet this initiative, students will be selected from our partnership with the NSF BPC LEAP Alliance to participate in BURE Next each year. During this 10-week summer program, students will be paired with a Bowers CIS faculty mentor who shares their preferences and research interests related to computer science, information science, statistics, or data science. In addition to mentorship, participants will be expected to collaboratively work on a research project; attend professional development enrichment talks; engage in interactive social activities with the Bowers CIS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging team; and attend the end of summer research symposium. If you are interested in being considered for this program, please review the information below:
- BURE Next will be held at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York during Summer 2026.
- Students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field and have taken a core course in computer science, information science, statistics, or data science are eligible to apply for BURE Next.
- BURE Next is open to all students pursuing a STEM education in the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Selected participants will receive a reimbursement for their travel arrangements (up to $1,000) along with free housing accommodations.
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Please Note: BURE Next students are hired as hourly employees, and are expected to work 40 hours/week as a BURE Next Research Assistant. As a result, applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Maintaining a position outside of BURE Next is prohibited.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their questions to the Cornell Bowers CIS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at deib-office@cis.cornell.edu.
BURE Next is funded in part by the Bowers CIS Department of Computer Science and the National Science Foundation.
BURE NEXT BENEFITS
Learn about cutting-edge research in computer science, information science, statistics, and data science.
Work with a faculty mentor from the Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.
Learn about the benefits and processes of obtaining a graduate degree.
Participate in community-building socials and engage in a research project.
Discover research-oriented career pathways in the field of technology.
Talk with current Ph.D. students about their graduate experience.