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Laidlaw Scholars Program at Cornell

The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Program promotes ethical leadership and international research around the world—starting with the passionate leaders and learners found on campuses like Cornell. 

The Einaudi Center administers the Laidlaw Scholars Program at Cornell, leveraging its faculty expertise and international partners to support student research and global networking.

Get to Know the Laidlaw Scholars Program

In two years, Laidlaw scholars become skilled researchers, embrace data-based decision-making, and learn to lead with integrity. The program has four major components:

Laidlaw scholar presents research poster at symposium

Research Project

Laidlaw scholars work together on a leadership activity while seated and looking through orange folders.

Leadership Training

Professor Rebecca Nelson helps pour burned material into a plastic bin.

Leadership-in-Action

Laidlaw scholars smile and shake hands.

Networking 

The program is open to first- and second-year students, shaping their college careers through early research and leadership training and connecting them with faculty mentors. Learn more about the program and how to join the next cohort of Laidlaw scholars.

Get Started on Your Application

Meet the Scholars

Get to know Cornell Laidlaw scholars through their work! All scholars are part of the Laidlaw Scholars Network, an international community of leaders and changemakers. 

Eli Newell '24 speaks about his research in environmental sustainability and agriculture.

Laidlaw Scholars in the News