Cornell University AI for Sustainability Visiting Professorship 2027
Organization: Cornell University
Host country: United States
Degree level: Postdoctoral
Funding: Partial
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Eligible countries: All countries
Fields of study: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Materials Science, Energy Systems
Cornell University’s AI for Sustainability (AI4S) Visiting Professorship Program invites faculty scholars from around the world to collaborate on AI and sustainability research and to contribute to the AI4S curriculum. Visits last a few days to two weeks and the professorship title is held for two years. Funding is intended primarily for travel, accommodation, and other short‑visit expenses and is shared between CAISI and the host unit. The program is open to faculty at all career stages and encourages applications from those specializing in AI for Materials and Energy Systems.
Benefits
Global Network and Professional Growth Access to a global network of scholars working at the intersection of AI and sustainability
Engagement with a dynamic academic community advancing impactful research, education, and innovation
Opportunities to collaborate on research projects aligned with CAISI’s mission to address major sustainability challenges
Eligibility
Open to faculty members worldwide, at all career stages.
Candidates must be nominated by a CAISI faculty member.
Requirements
Must be nominated by a CAISI faculty member
Nomination must include a CV, brief description of expertise, past collaboration details, proposed research outline, expected curriculum contributions, tentative visit timing, and a preliminary budget estimate
Required Documents
Current CV
Brief description of relevant expertise
Description of past collaborations with CAISI (if any)
Outline of proposed collaboration and expected outcomes
Proposed contributions to the CAISI curriculum
Tentative visit timing
Preliminary budget estimate
Programs of Study
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Materials Science
Energy Systems
Application Process
Identify and connect with a CAISI faculty host at Cornell
Host faculty submits the nomination form on behalf of the candidate
Nomination is reviewed by the CAISI faculty committee on the target dates
How to Apply
Contact a CAISI faculty member to discuss research fit
Provide the required documents to the host faculty
Host faculty submits the nomination form
Selection Process
CAISI faculty committee evaluates qualifications and fit with AI4S programs
Consideration of existing collaborations, proposed research strength, and feasibility of visit plan
Decision based on alignment with CAISI’s mission and available resources