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Internal Funding for Faculty, Postdocs & Students

Several Cornell entities have funding opportunities for which individuals at Cornell can apply. The list below provides summaries of many of these opportunities. Details may be found by following the links and the program contacts can provide more information.

https://alumni.cornell.edu/volunteer/leadership/pccw/grants/Summaries of Internal Funding Opportunities

Note: Program availability, requirements, and deadlines are subject to change. Visit the sponsoring unit's website and reach out to program contacts to verify program availability, guidelines, etc. 

 

DeadlineSubject AreaSponsorProgramContactFunding Amount
AugustCollaborative, MultidisciplinaryAcademic Integration InitiativeIntercampus Research Symposia GrantMolly Towne$25,000
MarchCollaborative, MultidisciplinaryAcademic Integration InitiativeMulti-Investigator Seed GrantMolly Towne$75,000 - $100,000
FebruarySustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureAcademic Venture Fund (LOI required, full proposal date is 3/31/2016)Graham Kerslick$50,000 - $150,000 for up to 2 years
Always openSustainability ResearchAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureRapid Response Fund (time-sensitive)Graham KerslickUp to $10,000
VariesSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureInnovation for Impact Fund (IIF) non- academic partner requiredGraham KerslickApprox. $50,000 - $200,000 research (partner-dependent, specified in call)
Check websiteSocial SciencesBronfenbrenner Center for Translational ResearchBCTR Fellows ProgramCenter Email Contact2 years support
MarchAgricultural & environmental biotechnologies;
Biochemistry / Biophysics;
Bioengineered pest control;
Bioremediation / Biodegradation;
Bioinformatics / Computational biology;
Diagnostics & detection technologies;
Genomics / Proteomics / Metabolomics;
Medical devices;
Microbiome technologies;
Nanobiotechnologies;
Therapeutics;
Tissue engineering;
Vaccines & immunotechnologies;
Veterinary technologies		Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)CAT Funding Awards ProposalsMarla CoppolinoSingle Investigator: $75,000/yr.

Multi-Investigator: Based on total company matching dollars of all investigators
JulyMaterials ResearchCenter for Materials ResearchCCMR Seed ProgramFrank WiseUp to $200,000/yr
2x/yearTechnology Commercialization and New VenturesCenter for Technology LicensingIGNITE - Cornell Research Gap Funding Program Up to $50,000
FebruaryMyalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)Cornell Center for Enervating NeuroImmune Disease Seed Grants for ME/CFS ResearchMaureen Hanson and/or Andrew GrimsonUp to $25,000 for 1 year
FebruaryImmunology-Related ResearchCornell Center for ImmunologyCore Facilities Seed FundsCenter Email Contact$5,000 - $15,000
Sept/FebSocial SciencesCornell Center for Social SciencesCCSS Small Grants Program - ConferencesCenter Email Contact$5,000
FebruarySocial SciencesCornell Center for Social SciencesCCSS Fellows ProgramCenter Email Contact$10,000
OctoberVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsSeed Grant Program Charlotte Williams$20,000 - $25,000
3x/yearVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsTravel AwardsCharlotte Williams$500
Jan, May, SeptBiotechnologyCornell Institute of BiotechnologySeed Research AwardsBRC Director Email ContactUp to $10,000
MarchSexuality and Rare Manuscript CollectionCornell University LibraryPhil Zwickler Memorial Research GrantsBrenda Marston$1,350
MarchStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramTravel AwardsElana Cestero$1,500
RollingStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramSeed FundingElana Cestero$15,000
SeptemberIncrease and sustain undergraduate involvement in community-engaged researchEinhorn CenterCommunity-Engaged Practice & Innovation Awardseinhorncenter@cornell.eduSee programs for details
VariousCommunity-engaged learning/All areasEinhorn CenterEinhorn Center Grant OpportunitiesCenter Email ContactSee programs for details
FebruaryCommunity-engaged teaching or researchEinhorn CenterGeorge D. Levy Engaged Teaching and Research Awardeinhorncenter@cornell.edu$5,000
AprilCommunity-based learning or research projectEinhorn CenterKaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellowshipeinhorncenter@cornell.edu$10,000
Oct, MarInternational interdisciplinary research & educationMario Einaudi Center for International StudiesFaculty Seed GrantsJason Hecht$10,000
DecemberLife SciencesOffice of Faculty Development and Diversity (OFDD)Schwartz Research FundEmail OFDD$25,000
OctoberSeed grants to support joint international projects with Global Hub partners.OVP for International AffairsJoint Research Seed GrantsGlobal HubsVaries - see guidelines. Next deadline October 4, 2024.
FebruaryAll areasPresident's Council of Cornell Women (PCCW)PCCW Mission GrantsNataki CorneilleUp to $25,000
January/February All areasPresident’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW)Affinito-Stewart GrantsNataki CorneilleUp to $25,000
RollingSocial SciencesRoper CenterRoper Center Data Conversiondata-services@ropercenter.orgUp to $10,000
SeptemberHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesNEH Summer StipendsAmanda Brockner$8,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesFaculty FellowshipAmanda Brockner 
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesHumanities Corridor Working GroupsAimee Germain$1,500 - $5,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesHumanities Research GrantsAmanda BrocknerUp to $5,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesSociety FellowshipAmanda Brockner$62,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesBrett de Bary Interdisciplinary Mellon Writing GroupsAmanda BrocknerUp to $5,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesHumanities Events Co-SponsorshipAmanda Brockner 
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesInterdisciplinary Monograph Writing GroupAmanda BrocknerUp to $1,000 per participant

 

DeadlineSubject AreaSponsorProgramLinkContactFunding Amount
FebruarySustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureSmall Grants Program Program InformationGraham Kerslick$4,000
LOI AugustSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureAtkinson Postdoctoral Fellowships Program InformationCarrie Young$60,000 salary, plus benefits, plus $15,000 research costs
OctoberSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureSustainable Biodiversity FundProgram InformationMonica Gerber$8,000
OctoberResearch in any discipline in the CollegeCornell College of Arts & SciencesKlarman FellowshipsFellowship InformationEmail program staff$80,000 annual stipend, plus benefits, plus $12,000 annual research fund
JanuaryAntimicrobial ResistanceCornell Center for Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (CCARRE)Postdoctoral Seed Grant ProgramProgram Information

Ithaca: Craig Altier

WCM: Kyu Rhee

Up to $25,000
RollingBusiness development, Commercialization, EntrepreneurshipCornell Center for Technology Licensing (CTL)Cornell Innovation FellowsProgram InformationCamila Fuhr DielFull-time position for up to 3 years
NovemberVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsGenomic Scholars ProgramProgram InformationCharlotte Williams$10,000 - $30,000
3x yearlyVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsTravel AwardsProgram InformationCharlotte Williams$500
MarchStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramTravel AwardsProgram InformationElena Cestero$1,500
RollingStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramSeed FundingProgram InformationElena Cestero$15,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesMellon Postdoctoral FellowshipProgram InformationAmanda Brocker$62,000/year

 

DeadlineSubject AreaSponsorProgramLinkContactFunding Amount
OctoberSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureSustainable Biodiversity Fund Program InformationMonica Gerber$8,000
Check websiteSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureSustainable Biodiversity Fund Program InformationGraham Kerslick$4,000
Check websiteSustainable SolutionsAtkinson Center for a Sustainable FutureSustainable Biodiversity Fund Program InformationGraham Kerslick$4,000
3x yearlySocial SciencesCornell Center for the Study of Inequality Seed Grants--Graduated Student ResearchProgram Information  
FebruaryVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsResearch and Career Training GrantProgram InformationCharlotte Williams 
MarchVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsGenomic Scholars Program Program InformationCharlotte Williams$10,000 - $30,000
NovemberVertebrate GenomicsCornell Center for Vertebrate GenomicsTravel AwardsProgram InformationCharlotte Williams$500
MarchTechnology VenturesCenter for Technology Licensing (CTL)Ignite Fellow for New VenturesProgram Information Up to $120,000/year 
MarchStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramTravel AwardsProgram InformationElena Cestero$1,500
RollingStem CellsCornell University Stem Cell ProgramSeed FundingProgram InformationElena Cestero$15,000
FebruaryLanguagesEinaudi Center for International StudiesRare and Distinctive (RAD) Language FellowshipsProgram Information Details on program website
VariesCommunity EngagementEngaged CornellEngaged Cornell Grant OpportunitiesProgram InformationCenter Email ContactSee programs for details
FebruarySocial ScienceRoper Center for Public OpinionW.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship in Support of Diversity and InclusionProgram Informationmfr47@cornell.edu$5,000
FebruarySocial ScienceRoper Center for Public OpinionMitofsky Graduate Research FellowsProgram Informationmfr47@cornell.eduGA stipend, tuition and insurance
FebruarySocial ScienceRoper Center for Public OpinionKohut Research FellowsProgram Information mfr47@cornell.edu$5,000
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesVarious travel, research, fellowship grantsProgram InformationAmanda Brocker 
Check websiteHumanitiesSociety for the HumanitiesMellon Graduate FellowshipProgram InformationAmanda Brockergraduate stipend, tuition and insurance

 

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