Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs
Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship funds interdisciplinary sustainability research by recent PhDs, pairing fellows with Cornell faculty and external mentors to address real-world environmental challenges.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 3-year postdoctoral appointment at Cornell; typical cohort size is 3–5 fellows per year; includes professional development and leadership training.
Summary: Supports recent PhDs to conduct interdisciplinary sustainability research with Cornell faculty and external partner mentorship, emphasizing leadership and real-world impact.
Description
The Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to fund highly motivated recent PhDs to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research projects addressing pressing sustainability challenges. Fellows collaborate with both a Cornell faculty mentor and an advisor from an external partner organization. The fellowship offers a three-year academic appointment at Cornell University, with individualized and cohort-level support including participation in the Sustainability Leadership Program. This program provides workshops in professional development, career strategy, communications, and collaborative leadership. Fellows are encouraged to engage in research that bridges academia and real-world application, maximizing the societal impact of their work.
