David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality
The David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality funds advanced research at the Library of Congress on how health and spirituality intersect, through the John W. Kluge Center.
Funder: John W. Kluge Center
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications accepted up to 11:59pm)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per month for 6–12 months of residential research; total award up to $60,000
Summary: Supports post-doctoral research on the relationship between health and spirituality at the Library of Congress Kluge Center.
Key Information: Residency at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC is required for the fellowship term.
Description
The fellowship supports advanced, publishable scholarly research that explores the connections between health and spirituality, including how religiousness and spirituality relate to physical, mental, and social well-being. It is a residential fellowship at the John W. Kluge Center, Library of Congress, providing access to the Library’s extensive collections and scholarly resources. The program encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research, welcoming perspectives from medicine, psychology, public health, religious studies, law, sociology, anthropology, history, and related fields.
