K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Fellows Program
Cornell University's K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Fellows Program supports advanced research and leadership in wildlife conservation and One Health through multidisciplinary science and mentorship.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: October 6, 2025 | October 5, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Postdoc: $65,000–$85,000/year for 3 years plus $30,000 research/travel; PhD: up to 5 years of full support.
Summary: Fellowships supporting postdoctoral, PhD, and residency training in wildlife conservation and One Health, fostering multidisciplinary leadership and impactful research.
Description
The K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Fellows Program at Cornell University offers competitive fellowships to develop leaders in wildlife conservation and One Health. The program provides three-year postdoctoral opportunities (primarily for DVMs, PhDs, or DVM/PhDs), a five-year PhD fellowship for DVMs, and a specialized residency, all aimed at equipping fellows to address complex challenges at the interface of animal, human, and environmental health. Fellows join a vibrant, multidisciplinary community and are supported to generate actionable, science-based solutions that can inform policy and practice globally.
