Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University

The Society for the Humanities at Cornell awards 2 postdoc fellowships in German and Near Eastern Studies for 2 years. Fellowships are available in those two areas of specialization at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Fellows have limited teaching duties and the opportunity for scholarly research.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
2. Value: $64,000 per year
3. Study Level: Postdoctoral Fellowships
4. Sponsor: Cornell University
5. City to Study: New York
6. School to Study: Cornell University
7. Course to Study: Theater, Film and Television; Media/Culture/Communication; Comparative Literature
8. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University

Must have received PhD within the last 5 years or by activation date. Applicants who will have received the PhD degree 3 months before the fellowship start date are eligible. Applicants who do not have the PhD degree in hand at the time of the application must include a letter from the committee chair of department stating that the PhD will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. CV. A detailed statement of research interests. A writing sample. Course proposals for the courses the Mellon Fellow will teach while in residence at Cornell. 3 letters of recommendation.

Benefits of Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University

1. $64,000 per year stipend for two years; teaching experience; research support; participation in Society for the Humanities events

How to Apply

For more details, visit Society for the Humanities Scholarship Webpage

Application Deadline

November 14, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–28 – Cornell University