Louisville Institute - Dissertation Writing Fellowship for Research in North American Christianity

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DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027

Award amountUS$35,000 for Dissertation Fellowship

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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First Book Grant for Scholars of Color Application Guide

Application guide for the Louisville Institute's First Book Grant for Scholars of Color, detailing eligibility, application process, and deadlines for early-career religion scholars.

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Deadline

January 15, 2026

Award amount

Up to US$55,000

Eligibility

Self-identified persons of color; Completed terminal research degree (Ph.D. or Th.D.); Pre-tenured faculty in full-time, tenure-track/renewable positions in US/Canada; Engaged in scholarly research for first book publication; Can negotiate up to a full academic year release time

Requirements

Project core question (approx. 100 words); Project summary/abstract (approx. 200 words); Project snapshot (one sentence); 3-5 proposal keyword tags; Budget overview (percentages)

Application materials

Online application; Project details (title, amount, dates); Recommendation letters (due Jan 22, 2026)

How to apply

Apply online via www.louisville-institute.org; Create an online profile on the application portal; Submit application elements by January 15, 2026; Provide recommender contact information for letter upload

Important dates

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026; Recommendation Letters Due: January 22, 2026; Awards Announced: April 2026; Winter Seminar: January 2027

Documents

2026 First Book Grant for Scholars of Color Application Guide

Contact

grants@louisville-institute.org

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