The Institute for African Development invites graduate students to apply to become an IAD Graduate Fellow for AY Fall 2026–Spring 2027. The fellowship offers opportunities for engagement and collaboration within a community committed to the study of African development.

The purpose of this curriculum unit plan is to explore the current migration of African citizens to the United States.

The IAD Graduate Student Lightning Talks (GSLT) are designed to showcase the diverse research, field experiences, and scholarship of Cornell graduate students with a research focus on African development.   In the fast-paced format, each participant delivers a 15-minute presentation (including a brief Q&A session) highlighting their current projects, research findings

Deepen your knowledge of international security, multinational systems, and conflict management and resolution.

Explore Europe’s past, present, and future and demonstrate a knowledge of European languages, culture, politics, and international relations.

The Distinguished Africanist Scholar (VAS) is someone who has performed exceptionally in the academic field on matters related to African development.

The Institute for African Development Colloquium Series fosters scholarly discussions, rigorous research presentations, and enriching debates with a focus on African development. 

Understand the sociocultural, economic, and political forces that shape the Caribbean region and how those forces resonate globally.

Engage in advanced research and cultural exchange in Cambodia with the Junior Resident Fellows Program.

IAD Digital Narrative Competition invites multimedia submissions that highlight real-life experiences, academic research, and explorations, all with an Africa focus. Narratives should investigate African development in the context of challenges, potential and/or strengths. Submissions may be in the form of digital videos or documentaries.