OpenFieldUniFR Center for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ethics Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship conducting interdisciplinary research into intercultural ethics, inter-religious cooperation, and democratic secularism at the Faculty of Theology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. in Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Sociology completed within the last four years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in French or German and English (working knowledge of classical languages an asset).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss humanities fellowships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarly publication record and 3,000-word research proposal addressing contemporary religious pluralism in Europe.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters from international humanities scholars.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Postdoctoral salary of CHF 72,000 per annum plus research travel fund and private office
- Application fee
- Zero fellowship application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full postdoctoral appointment; zero tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2027 (Annual Fellowship Review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Fribourg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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