Cornell University - College of Arts and Sciences - Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowship

A directory of faculty mentors and their research projects for the 2026 Nexus Scholars Program at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences.

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DeadlineOctober 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT; January 12, 2026: Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET; Fellowship start date: Between July 1 and September 1; July 29, 2026: Program end date & capstone presentations; March 1, 2026: Application deadline for 2026-2028 cohort; January 2027: Expected opening for 2027-2029 cohort applications

Award amountPaid hourly; $80,000 per year; Summer stipends for internships; Competitive funding for research projects

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowships

Overview of the Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowship program at Cornell University's College of Arts & Sciences, including eligibility, application process, and fellowship terms.

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Deadline

2026-10-15

Award amount

$80,000 per year

Eligibility

Emerging researchers of exceptional promise in any discipline within the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University.; Must have earned a doctoral degree within two years of the fellowship start date (no earlier than May 1, 2025 for 2027 recipients).; Must have a tenure-track or tenured faculty member with a primary appointment in the College of Arts & Sciences as a host.; Candidates with two or more years of postdoctoral experience are ineligible.; Candidates who received their PhD from Cornell or held a position at Cornell for more than six months at the time of application are ineligible.; Awardees may not hold any other paid or unpaid position during the fellowship term.

Requirements

Identification of a faculty host (and optional co-host) from the College of Arts & Sciences.; Faculty host must submit a sponsorship form.; Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the primary doctoral advisor.; Proof of doctoral degree conferral prior to the start of the fellowship.

Application materials

Full CV in PDF format.; Research proposal (maximum 2 pages, single-spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins).; Three letters of recommendation.; Host faculty sponsorship form.

How to apply

Identify and communicate with a potential faculty host well ahead of the deadline.; Submit application materials electronically via the Klarman Fellow portal.; Ensure faculty host submits the sponsorship form by the deadline.; Ensure three references submit letters of recommendation by the deadline.

Important dates

Application portal opens: August 15, 2026; Application deadline: October 15, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT; Fellowship start date: Between July 1 and September 1

Contact

KlarmanFellows@cornell.edu

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