PRRI Public Fellows Program
The PRRI Public Fellows Program supports mid-career scholars translating research on religion, culture, and politics for public audiences through training, collaboration, and communications support.
Funder: Public Religion Research Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application) | June 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend per fellow; up to $10,000 course release funds; up to $10,000 microgrant funding; 11-month fellowship
Summary: Supports mid-career scholars translating research on religion, culture, and politics for public audiences through training, communications support, and collaborative projects.
Key Information: Program is non-residential, for U.S.-affiliated scholars 3–12 years post-Ph.D.; see eligibility and application requirements below.
Description
The PRRI Public Fellows Program is an 11-month, non-residential fellowship designed for mid-career, interdisciplinary scholars whose research focuses on religion, culture, and politics—especially as these intersect with pluralism, democracy, immigration, and LGBTQ rights in the United States. The program aims to help scholars translate their academic work for wider public audiences by providing communications support, media training, and opportunities to place public-facing scholarship in major outlets. Fellows also receive guidance on incorporating public opinion survey data into their research and collaborate on original projects with a diverse cohort of peers. The fellowship includes monthly virtual meetings, professional development workshops, and an expenses-paid in-person convening in Washington, D.C.
