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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-28
The Society for the Humanities will sponsor two postdoctoral teaching-research fellowships in the humanities, each awarded for the two-year period beginning August 2026. Each fellowship offers a stipend of $64,000/year.
While in residence at Cornell, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows hold department affiliations and joint appointments with the Society for the Humanities, have limited teaching duties, and the opportunity for scholarly work. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows are invited to attend all of the Society’s events, and are expected to participate in the Society’s weekly Wednesday Fellows Seminar and luncheon.
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships are available in two areas of specialization this year, in the departments of History of Art and Visual Studies, Literatures in English and Science & Technology Studies.
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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Studies
With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of History invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026. The fellowship carries a stipend of $64,000/year.
Applications for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Studies are due TBD.
Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online Job (forthcoming).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants eligible for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of art and Visual Studies for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years include those who have received the Ph.D. degree after September 1, 2020 and no later than June 30, 2026. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. International applicants are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English
With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Literatures in English invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026.
The fellowship carries a stipend of $64,000/year.
Applications for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English are due TBD.
Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online Job (forthcoming).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants eligible for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literatures in English for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years include those who have received the Ph.D. degree after September 1, 2020 and no later than June 30, 2026. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. International applicants are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies
With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Science & Technology Studies invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026.
The fellowship carries a stipend of $64,000/year.
Applications for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology are due TBD.
Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online Job (forthcoming).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants eligible for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years include those who have received the Ph.D. degree after September 1, 2020 and no later than June 30, 2026. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. International applicants are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.