Sustainable Biodiversity Fund
Cornell University's Sustainable Biodiversity Fund supports graduate research that advances innovative, interdisciplinary science in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project (or $8,000 with undergraduate assistant); 12–24 month duration
Summary: Supports innovative, interdisciplinary research by Cornell graduate students to advance biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
Key Information: Open to Cornell doctoral or terminal degree students; faculty mentor must be a Cornell Atkinson Faculty Fellow.
Description
The Sustainable Biodiversity Fund at Cornell University provides direct support for graduate student research addressing urgent questions in biodiversity protection and ecosystem services. The program is designed to foster interdisciplinary and innovative projects that advance the understanding and preservation of biodiversity, spanning topics from ecological restoration, genomics, and evolutionary biology to policy, economics, and community engagement. The fund encourages the integration of new technologies, mentorship, and actionable research that informs conservation strategies and enhances the resilience of natural systems amid global change.
