Novak Award
The Novak Award recognizes early-career scholars for exceptional research on how religion and economic freedom contribute to a free and virtuous society.
Funder: Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application postmarked deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 award plus travel expenses for lecture presentation (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes early-career scholars for outstanding research on the intersection of religion, economic freedom, and a free, virtuous society.
Key Information: Application must be mailed and postmarked by the deadline; no electronic submissions accepted.
Description
The Novak Award is a $20,000 prize given by the Acton Institute to honor outstanding scholarly research that explores the relationship between religion, economic freedom, and the formation of a free and virtuous society. The award is intended for early-career scholars who demonstrate exceptional intellectual merit in advancing understanding of theology’s connection to human dignity, the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and economic freedom. The recipient is also invited to present their research at the Calihan Lecture, with travel expenses covered in addition to the monetary award.
