Application Deadline
June 19, 2026
Institution or Organization
PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute)
Location
Non-residential fellowship
Website
Salary or Compensation
Annual Stipend: $5k, Course Release funds also available
Description and Requirements
The PRRI Public Fellows program promotes and supports the interdisciplinary public scholarship of a cohort of emerging scholar-leaders working across the following major areas of PRRI’s work: Pluralism and Democracy, Immigration and American Society, and LGBTQ Rights and Gender Politics.
Ideal candidates are mid-career scholars (3 to 12 years out from earning a terminal degree) who have an aptitude and track record of socially engaged or public scholarship. Humanities scholars are strongly encouraged to apply.
This non-residential fellowship offers virtual monthly meetings and an annual expenses-paid convening in Washington, D.C., as well as an annual stipend, access to course release funds, and microgrants of up to $10,000 to foster collaborative new scholarship and professional relationships among the cohort. Learn more at http://www.prri.org/open-call.
Application Instructions and Contact
Apply by Friday, June 19, 2026: https://grnh.se/nffq7jcf8us
Email public.fellows@prri.org with any questions
Application Requirements:
Applicants for the PRRI Public Fellows program must meet the following requirements:
- Fellows must have a Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree plus a formal affiliation with an accredited college, university, seminary, or research institute in the United States;
- Fellows must have earned their terminal degree at least three years ago and no more than 12 years ago;
- Fellows should have demonstrable academic expertise in at least one of the following key areas of PRRI’s work (Pluralism and Democracy; Immigration and American Society; and LGBTQ Rights and Gender Politics);
- Fellows must be authorized to work in the United States
To apply for a fellowship, please submit the following:
- Statement of Interest (Cover Letter): In 800 words or less, explain your interest in pursuing this fellowship opportunity and your professional development goals in public scholarship.
- Current curriculum vitae
- Work samples (3): Please provide links to and PDF copies of three articles, op-eds, or blogs published within the last three years, preferably in publications or sites aimed at the general public. These samples should be your best recent work.