Cornell University's Evalyn Edwards Milman BCTR Faculty Fellowship supports Human Ecology faculty advancing translational research to address the needs of younger children across various disciplines.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awarded every two years; typical duration is two years; funding amount not publicly specified.
Summary: Supports tenured or tenure-track Cornell Human Ecology faculty engaging in translational research addressing the needs of younger children.
Key Information: Medicine-related research, including vaccines, is not eligible.
The Evalyn Edwards Milman BCTR Faculty Fellowship is a biennial opportunity for tenured or tenure-track faculty in the Cornell College of Human Ecology with an active research program and a strong commitment to advancing translational research. The fellowship is designed to foster innovative, impactful research that addresses the needs of younger children across a range of disciplines—including cognitive development, nutrition, psychology, design, economics, sociology, and public health—while supporting the growth and mission of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR). Awardees are expected to actively engage with the BCTR and contribute to its development.