CBA Emerging Scholars Fellowship
CBA Emerging Scholars Fellowship supports doctoral scholars in biblical studies with conference participation and research resources to share their work and build scholarly relationships.
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Funder: Catholic Biblical Association of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Applications open) | January 15, 2027 (Applications and recommendations) | February 15, 2027 (Notification by)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750 travel reimbursement ($1,500 for foreign fellows), $220 honorarium, conference costs, and scholarly resources
Summary: Supports four doctoral scholars in biblical studies to present research and build scholarly relationships at the CBA Annual General Meeting.
Key Information: Fellows must attend and present at the Annual General Meeting and submit a brief post-meeting report.
Description
The Catholic Biblical Association of America’s annual Emerging Scholars Fellowship supports doctoral students who show promise of making significant contributions to biblical studies. Established in 2016, the fellowship selects four emerging scholars to present their research at the CBA Annual General Meeting, encounter scholarship, and develop relationships with others in the discipline. CBA supports biblical scholars from all traditions.
The award combines travel and conference support with an honorarium, candidacy for CBA membership, and access to scholarly resources. Fellows present an academic paper in a 30-minute session followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion. The program’s partnership with Verbum, established in 2023, provides additional research resources.
