Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship 2027

The Dissertation Fellowship offers $35,000 (USD) grants to support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. or Th.D. students whose research focuses on Christian faith and life, the practice of ministry, religious trends and movements, Christian and other faith-based institutions, and religion and social issues in the United States and Canada.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
• Value$35,000 (USD)
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorLouisville Institute
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship offers $35,000 (USD) grants to support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. or Th.D. students.

Requirements

Eligible applicants:

• are candidates for a Ph.D. or Th.D. degree at an accredited graduate school in the United States or Canada. D.Min. students and others in practical degree programs are not eligible for this fellowship. 
• must reside in the United States or Canada, and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or international students with appropriate student visas to study in North America. Students enrolled in North American doctoral programs but living outside of the United States and Canada are not eligible. 
• must complete all pre-dissertation requirements, including approval of the dissertation proposal, and be “all but dissertation” by February 1, 2027.
• Should expect to complete and defend the dissertation before December 31, 2028.

LI Doctoral Fellows are welcome to apply for the Dissertation Fellowship program. However, if you have previously received and declined an LI Dissertation Fellowship, you are not eligible to apply again.

Selection Process

• Every year the Louisville Institute appoints a selection committee to review proposals and award Dissertation Fellowships. All applicants will be notified as soon as possible following the selection process, which usually takes place about 8-10 weeks after the application due date. Awards will be announced publicly in Spring 2027. Fellowship funds are dispersed in two equal payments: in September of the award year, and January the following year.

Application Documents

• General information about your dissertation and progress
• Two letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae or resumé
• Doctoral transcript
• Selective bibliography
• Dissertation prospectus

Check also:
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Download the 2027 Dissertation Fellowship Application Guide. The application guide contains the details you need. Review the eligibility requirements in the guide.
• Create an account. Click on the “Apply” button to create an account and get started in the application portal.
• Prepare your materials. Complete applications require the following (see the Application Guide for full details):
  • General information about your dissertation and progress
  • Dissertation prospectus
  • Selective bibliography
  • Doctoral transcript
  • Curriculum vitae or resumé
  • Two letters of recommendation
• All application materials are submitted online through our application portal.
• Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST February 1, 2027.
• Letters of recommendation are due from your recommenders February 8, 2027.

For more information, kindly visit the Louisville Institute webpage.