OpenFieldFordham Center on Religion and Culture Graduate Fellowship
Interdisciplinary fellowship supporting graduate researchers examining the role of religious traditions, ethics, and theology in contemporary urban culture, political polarization, and public life.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Matriculated doctoral or master student in Theology, History, Philosophy, or Sociology
- English language proficiency
- Proficiency in academic English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 3-page research proposal on religion and modern public culture
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty advisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $18,000 annual fellowship stipend plus conference travel funding and research project support
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Combined with GSAS tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fordham University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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