Applications are currently being accepted for the Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability
Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowships support a cohort of creative, exceptionally talented, and highly motivated scholars committed to discovery that contributes directly to solving the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our planet.
Unique among postdoctoral fellowships, the Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability positions scholars to work with a Cornell faculty mentor and an external partner organization. Each fellow receives individualized and cohort-level support in professional development, including career strategy, communications training, and collaborative leadership.
Benefits of Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability
- Fellowships provide a salary of $65,000 per year, full Cornell University employee benefits, and $12,000 per year for research- and travel-related expenses. Allowable research expenses are governed by Cornell University policies applicable to all academic staff.
Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability Requirements
- The postdoctoral program is no longer open to Cornell Ph.D. graduates or current Cornell postdocs, as its purpose is to bring outstanding scholars from outside Cornell to enrich the university’s academic community.
- Postdocs must maintain primary residency in Ithaca for the duration of the appointment. Hybrid and remote appointments for Cornell Atkinson postdocs are not permitted.
- Applicants must have received their Ph.D. in a field relevant to the proposed research by the start of the fellowship, but no earlier than two years prior to the start date (for this application cycle, no earlier than May 1, 2025).
- All applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants requiring visa sponsorship will be referred to Cornell International Services for guidance on obtaining the appropriate visa to enter and be employed in the United States.
- Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time, non-faculty, benefits-eligible staff at Cornell University. Policies that govern employment at Cornell University apply. Accordingly, while field research, including non-US field research, is a common part of many Fellows’ research plans, the Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship is US-based for employment purposes.
Application Date and Process
- Submit your application before 5 p.m. ET on October 20, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Deadline
20 October, 2026
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