Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral
Fellowship in Sustainability
2026 Call for Applications
Applications Due: October 20, 2025
We are pleased to announce the 2026 call for applications for the Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship. Cornell Atkinson will select up to 4 ambitious, innovative proposals from early career scholars whose research demonstrates promise for significant impact in sustainability.
The Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship 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.
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Key Dates
- July 15, 2025: Application portal opens
- October 20, 2025: Completed applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
- Early January 2026: Applicant notifications
- June 1 – September 1, 2026: Fellowships start
