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High Road Buffalo Fellowships

Applications will be open: November 22, 2025-February 10, 2026

Engaged learning and applied research fellowships for Cornell students in Buffalo, NY.

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Buffalo High Road students at the beach, walking along the shore

Since 2009, the High Road Fellowship Program has placed 235 Cornell students in the co-laboratory of Buffalo, N.Y. to learn, explore, examine and revitalize the historic Rust Belt city.

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High Road Buffalo Stories

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High Road Buffalo Believes a Better World is Possible

In June, 23 students set off on Cornell ILR’s longstanding High Road Buffalo program, a two-month journey through Buffalo, NY’s neighborhoods, public spaces, politics, culture, economy and community.
Buffalo High Road students at the beach, walking along the shore
High Road Buffalo Believes a Better World is Possible

Meet Eva Egeghy '26

Eva reflects on her experience with ILR's Buffalo High Road Fellowship.
Eva Egeghy
Meet Eva Egeghy '26

Welcome 2023 Buffalo High Road and Democracy Summer Fellows!

This summer marks the 15th year of the High Road Fellowships and the 5th year for the Democracy Summer Fellowships in Buffalo, NY.
High Road Fellows stand with Niagara Falls and Canada in background
Welcome 2023 Buffalo High Road and Democracy Summer Fellows!