ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future
ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future fund PhD students to research and shape the evolving religious and spiritual landscape through hands-on summer projects.
Funder: American Council of Learned Societies
Due Dates: January 14, 2026 (2026 Competition) | January 13, 2027 (2027 Competition)
Funding Amounts: $15,400 (in-person) or $14,000 (remote) for 9-week summer internships; up to $2,000 relocation support for in-person roles.
Summary: Summer internships for US-based PhD students in the humanities or social sciences to apply research skills in organizations shaping the future of American religious and spiritual life.
Key Information: Applicants must not plan to graduate before the 2027–2028 academic year.
Description
The ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future provide PhD students in the humanities and social sciences with paid summer placements at organizations across the United States engaged in shaping the evolving religious and spiritual landscape. The program is designed to bridge advanced academic training with practical experience, enabling fellows to address real-world challenges, contribute to public understanding, and explore diverse career pathways related to the study of religion. Interns will collaborate with host organizations on impactful projects, participate in a career development seminar, and engage in cohort-based professional development activities during the following academic year.
