PRRI Public Fellows Program
Forecasted
The PRRI Public Fellows Program supports scholars in translating research on religion, culture, and politics for public audiences through training and collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship.
Funder: Public Religion Research Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (full application deadline, extended) | June 2027 (full application deadline, original) | July 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend per fellow; up to $10,000 course release funds; up to $10,000 microgrant funding; 11-month, non-residential fellowship
Summary: Supports mid-career scholars in translating research on religion, culture, and politics for broader audiences through training, collaboration, and media engagement.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm current deadlines on the program page.
Description
The PRRI Public Fellows Program is an 11-month, non-residential fellowship designed for mid-career, interdisciplinary scholars whose research explores the intersections of religion, culture, and politics in the United States. The program aims to help academics translate their work for public audiences, providing communications support, media training, and opportunities to place research in leading media outlets. Fellows receive training in op-ed writing, media engagement, and integrating public opinion survey data into their projects. The initiative fosters original, collaborative research among a diverse national cohort, encouraging cross-disciplinary exchange and public scholarship.
