2025 Young Scholars Application

Applying to the Young Scholars Program

       Scholars eligible to apply are those working in a subfield of the area of religion in North America, broadly understood, who have a terminal degree in hand, a full-time academic position (tenure track or renewable long-term), and have launched their careers within the last seven years. Scholars are selected with the understanding that they will commit to the program for all seminar dates. Participants are expected to produce two course syllabi, with justification of teaching approach, and a publishable research article over the course of their seminars.

       Applicants must submit (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) a 750-word essay indicating why they are interested in participating and describing their current and projected research and teaching interests; and (c) email information for at least two scholars willing to write letters of reference (portfolios with generic reference letters are not accepted).

        All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by May 19th. Please note that the Center will not request supporting letters until after the application is submitted and plan accordingly. The dates for the YSAR seminars will be:
 

• Session I:  October 9th-11th, 2025
• Session II: April 16th-18th, 2026
• Session III: October 15th-17th, 2026
• Session IV: April 8-10th, 2027

       Also, participants will also be expected to join 3 virtual meetings.