The IASH-CTPI Duncan Forrester Fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers funding to pursue independent research in public theology at the University of Edinburgh, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application closing date, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £20,000 bursary for 3–10 months; typically £1,500/month.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in public theology at the University of Edinburgh, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement.
The IASH-CTPI Duncan Forrester Fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research in public theology at the University of Edinburgh. Projects should broadly relate to public theology and may address topics such as peacebuilding and the arts, theology and politics, migration, environmental ethics, law, and justice. The fellowship is hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI), providing fellows with access to a vibrant intellectual community, historic facilities, and extensive international networks. Fellows are expected to contribute to the Institute’s scholarly life, collaborate with CTPI staff, and participate in seminars and events.