ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future supports religion PhD students in community-based projects addressing the changing American religious landscape.
Applications have reopened, with the deadline moving from January 14, 2026, 9 PM EST to January 13, 2027, 5 PM EST. Stipends increased from $15,400 to $15,500 (in-person) and $14,000 to $14,250 (remote); eligibility, projects, and other requirements also changed.
ACLS Fellowships support individual scholars’ research and writing in the humanities and interpretive social sciences to produce major scholarly work and advance their fields.
Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy supports organizations through media, publications, and campus collaborations that deepen religious understanding and build connections across faiths.
ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty support faculty in developing research-grounded humanities and interpretive social science projects to advance scholarship, teaching, or public understanding.
AAR International Collaborative Research Grants support scholars in different regions with joint research funding to advance critical understanding of religious traditions, practices, and issues.
Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship supports civic leaders of faith and conscience through collaborative projects that protect religious liberty, build pluralism, and strengthen civic cohesion.