Grant opportunity
Louisville Institute 2026–2027 Grants and Fellowships
Research grants and fellowships supporting theological scholarship, ministry study projects, dissertations, first books and early-career academic work.
- Funder
- Louisville Institute / Lilly Endowment
- Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme
- Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme: Aug 12, 2026
- Award
- Grants up to USD 55,000; fellowships up to USD 150,000 depending on programme
- Applicant
- Scholars, pastors, researchers and doctoral students
- Discipline
- Humanities, Theology & Social Sciences
- Region
- United States / Canada
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Louisville Institute funds research and scholarship that strengthens the Christian church in North America.
Who can apply
- Eligible applicants vary by programme and include scholars with terminal degrees, clergy, early-career scholars, doctoral students and dissertation writers.
- Programmes generally focus on scholars, pastors and researchers in the United States and Canada.
What it supports
- Pastoral Study Project Grant, Grant for Researchers, First Book Grant, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dissertation Fellowship and Doctoral Fellowship.
- Christian faith, ministry, social impact, theological education and related scholarship.
Funding and duration
Programme support ranges from USD 6,000 doctoral fellowship support to USD 150,000 postdoctoral fellowship support; grants can reach USD 55,000.
Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme
Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme: Aug 12, 2026
How to apply
Review the official programme list and submit under the relevant Louisville Institute deadline. The earliest listed 2026-2027 deadline is 12 August 2026 for the Pastoral Study Project Grant.
Call details
Source-based overview
Louisville Institute states that 2026-2027 grants and fellowships open 1 June 2026 and deadlines vary by programme. Listed opportunities include the Pastoral Study Project Grant, Grant for Researchers, First Book Grant, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dissertation Fellowship and Doctoral Fellowship.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants vary by programme and include scholars with terminal degrees, clergy, early-career scholars, doctoral students and dissertation writers.
Programmes generally focus on scholars, pastors and researchers in the United States and Canada.
Funding and benefits
Programme support ranges from USD 6,000 doctoral fellowship support to USD 150,000 postdoctoral fellowship support; grants can reach USD 55,000.
Themes and supported activities
Pastoral Study Project Grant, Grant for Researchers, First Book Grant, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dissertation Fellowship and Doctoral Fellowship.
Christian faith, ministry, social impact, theological education and related scholarship.
Deadline and timeline
Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme: Applications open 1 June 2026; deadlines vary by programme: Aug 12, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official programme list and submit under the relevant Louisville Institute deadline. The earliest listed 2026-2027 deadline is 12 August 2026 for the Pastoral Study Project Grant.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.