Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainability
Official call for applications for the 2026 Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship, a three-year research program for early-career scholars focused on sustainability.
Must have received Ph.D. in a relevant field no earlier than May 1, 2024; Must be able to maintain primary residency in Ithaca, New York; Must work with a Cornell faculty mentor and an external partner organization; Current Cornell graduate students and postdocs may apply if research significantly departs from current work
Requirements
Three-year, 12-month appointment; Participation in Sustainability Leadership Program (SLP) workshops; Full-time, non-faculty, benefits-eligible staff status at Cornell
Application materials
Project Abstract (max 250 words); Applicant Background (max 250 words); Description of Proposed Project (max 1000 words); Impact Statement (max 300 words); Curriculum Vitae; Four letters of recommendation (Cornell faculty mentor, external partner, and two additional references)
How to apply
Submit all materials via the online application portal; Ensure all letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadline; Notify references to check spam filters for system-generated upload instructions
Important dates
July 15, 2025: Application portal opens; October 20, 2025: Application deadline; January 2026: Applicant notifications; June 1 – September 1, 2026: Fellowship start window
Contact
atkinson@cornell.edu
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