Funder: Forum for Theological Exploration
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (Applications open) | February 15, 2027 (Application deadline) | February 16, 2027 (FAQ deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per fellowship for the fellowship year
Summary: Supports underrepresented and underserved doctoral scholars in religion, theology, and biblical studies pursuing teaching and scholarship in North America.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time Ph.D. or Th.D. students with U.S. or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
Description
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) offers doctoral fellowships to underrepresented and underserved scholars pursuing a vocation in teaching and scholarship. Support is available after the coursework stage of a Ph.D. or Th.D. in religion, theological studies, or biblical studies. The program builds on FTE’s historical commitment to African American doctoral students and other historically underrepresented communities.
The fellowships aim to diversify religion departments and theological school faculties in North America, strengthening theological education through perspectives and experiences that reflect changing student demographics. Applicants’ research and vocational commitments should address communities underrepresented and underserved in theological education and religious studies. The program connects scholarship with teaching, contributions to the church, and engagement with communities beyond the academy.
