FLAME Application 2025

FLAME Application 2025

Applications are due February 10, with applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date. For any questions, please contact flame@cornell.edu.

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)*

Email*

Phone Number*

Phone

Permanent Address*

Nationality*

U.S. Citizen

Permanent Resident

Other (please explain)

Explain Nationality

Pronouns

Which gender do you most identify with?

Optional and collected for data/reporting purposes only

Woman

Man

Non-binary/Gender Diverse

Prefer not to answer

Will you be a first-generation college graduate?

(ie Neither of your parents have received a bachelors or a higher degree)

Yes

Education

Major*

University/College*

University Type*

2 year (Community college)

4 year

Cumulative GPA*

Major GPA*

Expected Graduation Date (Month and Year)*

Research Interests

Do you have previous research experience?

Yes

Please briefly describe your previous research experience.

Rank the top three research areas that interest you

Research Interest Choice 1*

Select or enter value

Research Interest Choice 2

Select or enter value

Research Interest Choice 3

Select or enter value

Provide a brief description of your area(s) of research interest and the types of summer research you would like to pursue. Please include the names of any professors whose research interests you (Max 500 words).*

Personal Statement Prompt

Address each of the following within your statement: Your research interests; Advanced degree plan; Explanation of how this research opportunity relates to your career goals and plans.

Discuss your lived experiences and how it will contribute to FLAME's diverse scholarly community. You may share details on lessons learned from any of your lived experiences including but not limited to

being a first-generation college student or graduate (no parent/guardian completed a baccalaureate degree)
racial, ethnic, and/or cultural background(s)
managing a disability or chronic health condition
experiencing housing, food, economic, and/or other forms of significant insecurity
being a solo parent
gender identity and/or sexual orientation
having served in the military
holding DACA, refugee, TPS, or asylee status

(3 page limit)

Upload Personal Statement, Transcript, and Resume

Please upload the following documents as three separate files to the file upload.

Transcript
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement

File Upload*

These files should be uploaded as PDFs. Label the files as Last name, First name, type of file (i.e. "DuckDonaldTranscript").

Please double check that you have uploaded all three documents!

Drag and drop files here or

Recommender Information

You (the applicant) are responsible for providing your recommenders the following link to submit their recommendation. Letters are due by Feb 10, 2025, but please ask your recommenders to submit their letters as soon as possible as we cannot evaluate your application without their letters.

Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f95ce52884f84b32b51daa86adc22c94

Recommender 1

Name*

Institution*

Email*

Recommender 2

Name*

Institution*

Email*

Signature

By typing my full name below, I certify that in applying for FLAME program at Cornell, I meet all eligibility requirements listed in the application.

I certify that the information provided on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of facts or failure to furnish information will automatically invalidate consideration of this application and/or acceptance into the program.

Signature*

Send me a copy of my responses

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