EDF & Cornell Atkinson Joint Research
EDF & Cornell Atkinson Joint Research supports EDF and Cornell researchers in actionable, policy-relevant projects that address environmental challenges and advance climate and sustainability impact.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: January 20, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET (Funding-cycle deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project
Summary: Supports joint EDF–Cornell Atkinson research addressing environmental and sustainability challenges through actionable, policy-relevant projects.
Key Information: Proposals must clearly demonstrate a pathway to research, policy, or tangible climate and sustainability impact.
Description
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability support joint research focused on actionable, policy-relevant initiatives addressing critical environmental and sustainability challenges. The partnership connects research with environmental priorities, emphasizing projects that can contribute to meaningful change. Proposals must explain how the work will advance the research field, influence policy, or deliver tangible climate and sustainability outcomes.
The program sits within Cornell Atkinson’s broader support for sustainability breakthroughs through novel and sometimes high-risk, high-reward research. The Center brings together resources from across Cornell and beyond, often working with partner organizations to support urgently needed sustainability initiatives. Its approach combines flexibility and creativity with a focus on significant benefits for the Center, Cornell University, and the world.
