Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies
Forecasted
Cornell University's Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies supports independent research on the social dimensions of science, technology, and governance in a collaborative academic setting.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Full application deadline | January 2027: Reference letters due | January 2027: Letter of degree conferral due (if applicable)
Funding Amounts: $64,000/year for 2 years (total $128,000); teaching-research fellowship
Summary: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell for early-career scholars in Science, Technology, and Governance, combining research, teaching, and mentorship in a vibrant academic community.
Description
The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University, administered by the Society for the Humanities, provides early-career scholars with a two-year appointment to pursue independent research and limited teaching in the area of Science, Technology, and Governance. Fellows are fully integrated into the Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS) and the Society for the Humanities, receiving mentorship, participating in seminars, and engaging in an interdisciplinary academic environment. The fellowship supports research on the social and epistemic dimensions of science and technology, especially as they intersect with governance, regulatory science, public health, environmental politics, and related fields. Fellows are expected to teach one course per semester and participate in departmental and Society activities.
