Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English
Cornell offers a two-year postdoctoral fellowship for scholars of African American literature, emphasizing research, teaching, and engagement with the Society for the Humanities.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application deadline | November 2026: Letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: $64,000 per year for two years (total $128,000); two-year postdoctoral appointment
Summary: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell for scholars of African American literature, with teaching, research, and Society for the Humanities engagement.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This opportunity is a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English at Cornell University, co-sponsored by the Society for the Humanities and the Department of Literatures in English. The fellowship is designed for scholars specializing in African American literature and culture from any historical period, with additional expertise in gender and sexuality studies and/or media studies (including print and digital culture) especially welcomed. Fellows will teach two courses per year (one lower-level, one upper-level), pursue independent research with faculty mentorship, and actively participate in the intellectual community of both the department and the Society for the Humanities, including seminars and weekly meetings.
