Gustavo Gutiérrez Research Awards
Funds research in theology, history, and social sciences engaging with Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez’s work, focusing on social justice, poverty, and the preferential option for the poor.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Next application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies by project; typical awards support research costs for one year.
Summary: Supports research in theology, history, and social sciences engaging with the work of Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, especially on social justice and the preferential option for the poor.
Description
The Gustavo Gutiérrez Research Awards, administered by the Cushwa Center at the University of Notre Dame, fund scholarly projects in theology, history, and the social sciences that engage with or are inspired by Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, O.P., particularly his concept of the preferential option for the poor. The program encourages research that addresses themes of social justice, poverty, and liberation, fostering academic exploration rooted in Gutiérrez’s contributions to theology and social thought. The awards are open to both Notre Dame-affiliated and external scholars.
