Dissertation Fellowship
Supports advanced doctoral students researching Christian faith, ministry, and religion in North America, with an interdisciplinary focus and a collaborative seminar component.
Funder: Louisville Institute
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 (application) | February 8, 2025 (recommendations) | February 1, 2026 (application) | February 8, 2026 (recommendations) | February 1, 2027 (application) | February 8, 2027 (recommendations)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 for the final dissertation year; typically 10 awards per cycle; funds dispersed in two payments.
Summary: Supports Ph.D. or Th.D. students in the U.S. or Canada completing dissertations on Christian faith, ministry, and religion in North America, including a collaborative winter seminar.
Key Information: All application materials must be submitted online; attendance at Winter Seminar is required for fellows.
Description
The Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship provides $35,000 grants to Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions who are in the final year of dissertation writing. The fellowship supports research projects that explore Christian faith and life, ministry practice, religious movements, faith-based institutions, and religion and social issues in North America. Projects may be rooted in diverse fields such as history, theology, biblical studies, ethics, or social sciences, and interdisciplinary approaches are welcomed. A key component is participation in a three-day Winter Seminar in Louisville, KY, fostering scholarly collaboration and exchange across disciplines and programs.
