Graduate Research Grants
Cornell Atkinson’s Graduate Research Grants fund interdisciplinary graduate research in energy, climate, food security, and One Health, supporting work with academic and practical impact.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project (max $8,000 with undergraduate assistant); 12–24 month duration typical.
Summary: Direct funding for Cornell graduate students conducting innovative, interdisciplinary research in energy, climate, food security, or One Health.
Key Information: Only open to Cornell doctoral or terminal degree students; faculty mentor must be a Cornell Atkinson Faculty Fellow.
Description
Cornell Atkinson’s Graduate Research Grants provide direct support for graduate students at Cornell University to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary research projects addressing one or more of the center’s four priority areas: Accelerating Energy Transitions, Reducing Climate Risk, Increasing Food Security, and Advancing One Health. The program aims to foster research with both academic and practical impact, supporting projects that can contribute to sustainability, climate solutions, health, and food systems. Funding is available for research costs over 12–24 months, encouraging proposals that integrate multiple disciplines and have the potential for real-world application.
