Louisville Institute - Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Theological Schools

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DeadlineOctober 1, 2026

Award amount$55,000 (USD) for First Book Grant

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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2027 First Book Grant for Research on Minoritized Christian Communities in North America Application Guide

Application guide for the Louisville Institute's First Book Grant, detailing eligibility, requirements, and how to apply for research on minoritized Christian communities.

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Deadline

2027-01-15T23:59:00.000Z

Award amount

Up to US$55,000

Eligibility

Earned terminal research degree (Ph.D. or Th.D.); Pre-tenured faculty in full-time, tenure-track or renewable contract positions; Work at accredited institutions in the US or Canada; Faced significant adversity in professional life/career; Can negotiate release time up to a full academic year

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

Statement of significant adversity (PDF); Project Essay (approx. 1500 words, PDF); Recommendation letters (due Jan 22, 2027)

How to apply

Create an online profile on the application portal; Begin application by selecting 'First Book Grant'; Submit application by January 15, 2027; Provide recommender contact information for letter submission

Important dates

Application Due Date: January 15, 2027; Awards Announced: April 2027; Winter Seminar: January 2028

Documents

2027 FBG Application Guide (PDF)

Contact

grants@louisville-institute.org

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