Cornell University - Society for the Humanities - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships

Scholarships for US undergraduates to study in Japan for a semester or academic year. Awarded by the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation.

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DeadlineDecember 15, 2025; Program participation: Spring 2026 to Fall 2027; November 14, 2025: Deadline for Literatures in English; January 15, 2026: Deadline for Science & Technology Studies

Award amountAll meals; $64,000/year; up to $900,000; $35,661 stipend; Semester: $2,500; Health insurance; 2 nights' lodging; Academic Year: $4,500

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Overview and application details for three two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships at Cornell University in History of Art and Visual Studies, Literatures in English, and Science & Technology Studies.

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Award amount

$64,000/year

Eligibility

Must have received a Ph.D. degree after August 1, 2022 and no later than June 30, 2026.; International applicants are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.

Requirements

Applicants without a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department confirming the degree will be conferred before the...

Application materials

Letter from committee chair or department (if Ph.D. not yet conferred)

How to apply

History of Art and Visual Studies: Apply through Academic Jobs Online Job #30300 by October 31, 2025.; Literatures in English: Apply through Academic Jobs Online Job #30459 by November 14, 2025.; Science & Technology Studies: Apply through Academic Jobs Online Job #30301 by January 15, 2026.

Important dates

October 31, 2025: Deadline for History of Art and Visual Studies; November 14, 2025: Deadline for Literatures in English; January 15, 2026: Deadline for Science & Technology Studies; August 2026: Fellowship start date

Contact

humctr@cornell.edu

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