First Book Grant
Supports pre-tenured scholars of color in North America completing major research and writing projects on Christian faith and practice, especially those bridging church and academia.
Funder: Louisville Institute
Due Dates: January 15, 2025 (Full application) | January 22, 2025 (Recommender/Dean letter) | January 15, 2027 (Full application) | January 22, 2027 (Recommender/Dean letter)
Funding Amounts: Up to $55,000 per award, typically for a full academic year or calendar year research leave.
Summary: Supports early-career scholars of color in the U.S. or Canada to complete research and writing for their first (or tenure-required second) book on Christian faith and practice in North America.
Key Information: Applicants must be pre-tenured, full-time faculty of color at accredited U.S. or Canadian institutions; attendance at the Winter Seminar is required.
Description
This grant supports early-career, pre-tenured scholars of color in North America as they complete significant book-length research projects related to Christian faith, practice, and institutions in the U.S. or Canada. The program is especially interested in work that bridges the church and the academy, addresses historically underrepresented Christian traditions, and is already underway (e.g., under contract or publisher consideration). The grant funds research leave, enabling recipients to devote a full academic or calendar year to research and writing, and includes participation in a collaborative Winter Seminar.
