AI4S Visiting Professorship
Cornell University’s AI for Sustainability (AI4S) Visiting Professorship Program invites distinguished faculty scholars and emerging academic leaders worldwide to collaborate on transformative research in AI and sustainability, and contribute to the AI4S curriculum and the academic environment of Cornell AI4S Initiative (CAISI). The program provides a platform for visiting professors to engage with CAISI’s faculty, researchers, and students, advancing cutting-edge work in sustainable materials, energy systems, and climate solutions. Short-term visits promote long-term collaborations, enhancing the educational experience for Cornell’s graduate and undergraduate students.
Nominations are now accepted for the 2025-26 Cornell University AI4S Visiting Professorship!
Program Highlights
The AI4S Visiting Professorship offers faculty scholars a prestigious opportunity to collaborate with CAISI on high-impact research and contribute to AI4S curriculum development. Visiting professors engage in teaching, mentorship, and research activities, enriching the academic environment by offering specialized seminars, workshops, and short courses. While most visits are a few weeks, the title of Cornell University AI4S Visiting Professor is retained for two calendar years, ensuring sustained association and engagement with CAISI.
Flexibility and Collaborative Opportunities
- AI4S visiting professors may bring accompanying doctoral students for extended stays (up to one year) to participate in research training through our AI4S NRT program, fostering lasting professional connections.
- The program supports multiple short-term visits, enabling scholars to contribute meaningfully while maintaining commitments at their home institutions.
- Open to faculty at all career stages and from diverse regions worldwide.
Global Network and Professional Growth
- Gain access to a global network of AI and sustainability researchers.
- Collaborate on projects that align with CAISI’s mission to tackle global sustainability challenges.
- Contribute to a dynamic academic community that drives impactful research and innovation.
Application Information
The Cornell University AI4S Visiting Professorship is open to faculty members worldwide, at all career stages. Applicants must be nominated by a CAISI faculty member, with the application detailing the proposed collaboration, anticipated contributions to CAISI’s research and educational missions, expected outcomes, and a budget plan. The nomination form (available to CAISI faculty only) will be submitted by the faculty host.
Key Information:
- Applications are reviewed by a CAISI faculty committee, with decisions finalized before the winter break. Successful applicants will hold the title of Cornell University AI4S Visiting Professor for two calendar years, regardless of the length of their visits.
- Funding for travel, accommodation, and other expenses are typically shared between CAISI and the hosting academic unit.
We particularly encourage applications from faculty scholars based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and those specializing in AI for Energy Materials/Systems. Prospective applicants seeking a CAISI faculty host may use the Contact Form for assistance.
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