Dissertation Fellowship
The Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral research on Christian faith, ministry, and religion in North America, encouraging work that bridges church and academy.
Funder: Louisville Institute
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (full application) | February 8, 2027 (letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 for the final dissertation year; 10 fellowships awarded; funds disbursed in two payments (Sept 2027 & Jan 2028)
Summary: Supports Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in the U.S. or Canada completing dissertations on Christian faith, ministry, and religion in North America.
Key Information: All application materials (including transcripts) must be submitted by the deadline; attendance at Winter Seminar is required.
Description
The Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship provides $35,000 grants to doctoral students (Ph.D. or Th.D.) in the final year of dissertation writing whose research addresses Christian faith and life, ministry practice, religious trends, faith-based institutions, or religion and social issues in the United States or Canada. The fellowship is open to projects from a range of disciplines—including history, theology, social sciences, ethics, and biblical studies—and values work that bridges church and academy to enrich North American Christian communities. Recipients participate in a collaborative Winter Seminar with other fellows, with travel and lodging covered by the Institute.
