Wilsey Distinguished Graduate Fellowships
Forecasted
The Wilsey Distinguished Graduate Fellowships at Notre Dame support Arts and Letters Ph.D. students researching major ethical questions through interdisciplinary approaches.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $46,000 stipend plus $1,000 research account; one-year fellowship; release from TA/service duties.
Summary: Supports advanced Notre Dame Ph.D. students in Arts and Letters whose research centrally engages major ethical questions through interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Information: For Notre Dame Ph.D. candidates (entering 4th/5th year) in the College of Arts and Letters only.
Description
The Wilsey Distinguished Graduate Fellowships, administered by the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good at the University of Notre Dame, are designed to support advanced Ph.D. students in the College of Arts and Letters whose research rigorously addresses major ethical questions through interdisciplinary approaches. This year-long fellowship provides a cohort-based experience, including cross-disciplinary seminars, public engagement workshops, retreats, and professional development opportunities. Fellows are released from departmental teaching and service duties, allowing them to focus on their research and broader scholarly impact while building connections across disciplines and with the Love Ethic Network.
