Doctoral Dissertation Stipend
Doctoral Dissertation Stipend supports doctoral candidates writing dissertations in biblical or related studies, funding the dissertation-writing phase to advance their doctoral research.
Funder: Catholic Biblical Association of America
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | January 15, 2027 (Notification by)
Funding Amounts: Up to five stipends of $5,000 each annually
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates writing dissertations in biblical or related studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be current CBA members in good standing; member candidates and D.Min. candidates are ineligible.
Description
Established in 2024, the Doctoral Dissertation Stipend is an annual program of the Catholic Biblical Association of America (CBA) supporting dissertation writing in biblical or related studies. It serves candidates pursuing Ph.D., Th.D., or S.T.D. degrees who have reached the dissertation-writing stage, rather than those completing coursework or preparing for comprehensive examinations.
The CBA Committee on Emerging Scholars Support assesses applications on merit, normally giving preference to applicants who have not received a CBA grant in the recent past. The program provides up to five stipends each year to support this phase of doctoral research. Recipients must report on their work to the CBA Executive Board through the CBA Office at the conclusion of the award period.
