Guide for the Louisville Institute Doctoral Fellowship, detailing application requirements, eligibility, deadlines, and award amounts for Ph.D. and Th.D. students.
First or second-year Ph.D., Th.D., or pontifical S.T.D. students; Enrolled at an accredited graduate school in the United States or Canada; Reside in the United States or Canada; Must have at least two years remaining in program; Passionate about theological education and the future of the Christian church
Requirements
Application essay (max 1500 words); General information about doctoral program and progress; Contact information for recommenders; Recommendation letters due March 8, 2026
Application materials
Application essay; Doctoral program information; Recommendation letters
How to apply
Apply online via the Louisville Institute application portal; Submit application by March 1, 2026; Recommendation letters due March 8, 2026
Important dates
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026; Recommendation Letters Due: March 8, 2026; Awards Announced: May 2026; Fellowship Timeframe: Fall 2026 — Spring 2028; VTE Gatherings: October 2026; Feb, May, Oct 2027; Feb, May 2028
Documents
2026 Doctoral Fellowship Application Guide (PDF)
Contact
fellowships@louisville-institute.org
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