Accepting Applications for DLI Doctoral Fellowships | 2026-27 [Now Open]

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Fostering The Digital Life Initiative (DLI), at Cornell Tech in NYC, is pleased to invite applications for its 2026 postdoctoral fellowships supporting research in ethics, politics, and quality of life in digital societies on issues, such as, AI ethics and governance, privacy, and unfair discrimination. For a unique opportunity to work alongside ethicists, computer scientists, legal scholars, and social scientists, applicants from across the disciplinary spectrum are welcome to apply. For one of the positions, demonstrated interest in contextual integrity is a plus. Eligible candidates will have received their PhD within the past four years. JDs, JSDs, LLMs, and MDs are also eligible. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable depending on fit and available funding.
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DLI Visiting Fellowships [Ongoing Call]

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The DLI is now inviting applications from visitors to join our growing community of scholars, researchers, practitioners and innovators in exploring ethics, policy, politics and quality of life within prevailing socio-technical systems. DLI can accommodate visits of variable length, and welcomes applicants (on a rolling basis) from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including: Faculty members and industry professionals on leave (e.g., sabbatical), government employees, journalists, law graduates, ABDs with work experience in related fields, and recent Ph.D. graduates specializing in computer and information science, data science, social science, philosophy, media studies, and public policy.

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Visiting Fellows are selected based on general fit with the DLI's goals, and on shared interest with DLI and Cornell Tech community members. Please note that fellowships are self-funded; this is not a paid position. International applications are welcome, but Cornell Tech is not able to sponsor visas for these fellowships.

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Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials via the Visiting Fellowship Application Form.

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1. A document of no more than 1 page in length outlining their intended research and its alignment to DLI, as well as their funding plans.

2. A recent CV or resume.

3. The approximate dates of their visit.

DLI Postdoc Fellowships | 2025-26 [Closed]

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The Digital Life Initiative (DLI), at Cornell Tech in NYC, is excited to invite applications for its 2025 postdoctoral fellowships supporting research in ethics, politics, and quality of life in digital societies on issues, such as, privacy, unfair discrimination, AI and ethics, and platform governance. For a unique opportunity to work alongside ethicists, computer scientists, legal and policy researchers, and social scientists, we welcome applicants from across the disciplinary spectrum. For one of the positions, demonstrated interest in contextual integrity is a plus. 

 

Eligible candidates will have received their PhD within the past four years. JDs, JSDs, LLMs, and MDs are also eligible. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable depending on fit and available funding. Read more and Apply >

DLI Civic Innovation Fellowships [Closed]

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DLI Civic Innovation Fellows connect the DLI's mission with like-minded individuals and groups in New York City, working to promote the public interest and quality of life in and through digital systems. Read more >