Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English
Forecasted
Cornell University's Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English supports research and teaching in African American literature, with opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline for Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English)
Funding Amounts: $64,000/year stipend for two years (total $128,000); three fellowships awarded per cycle.
Summary: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell for scholars of African American literature, focusing on research, teaching, and engagement with the Society for the Humanities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English, sponsored by the Society for the Humanities at Cornell University, is a two-year teaching and research position beginning August 2026. This fellowship targets scholars specializing in African American literature and culture from any historical period, with a preference for candidates who also have expertise in gender and sexuality studies or media studies (including print and digital culture). Fellows conduct independent research with faculty mentorship, teach two courses per year (one lower-level and one upper-level, which may be of their own design), and actively participate in Society for the Humanities events and weekly seminars. The position is a joint appointment between the Department of Literatures in English and the Society for the Humanities, offering substantial time for scholarly work alongside limited teaching duties.
