TNC & Cornell Atkinson Joint Research
TNC & Cornell Atkinson Joint Research supports Cornell researchers and The Nature Conservancy in collaborative research and workshops that inform national and international environmental policy.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: November 24, 2026, 5 p.m. ET (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $110,000 per project, with achievable one-year impact goals
Summary: Supports joint Cornell–The Nature Conservancy research or workshops that inform national and international environmental policy.
Key Information: Projects must be joint collaborations between Cornell researchers and The Nature Conservancy.
Description
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) support joint collaborative research or workshops relevant to informing environmental policy. The partnership seeks to accelerate problem-solving research that contributes to national and international environmental policy discussions. Proposals must have achievable one-year impact goals, connecting sustainability research with policy priorities through collaboration between Cornell researchers and TNC.
The opportunity is part of Cornell Atkinson’s Innovation for Impact Fund, which connects Cornell researchers with external organizations working on policy and programs around the world. The fund builds capacity and shortens response time to emerging and critical challenges. Its broader portfolio supports sustainable solutions for food security, energy transitions, one health, and economic development.
