2026–2028 Young Scholars Cohort Information
About the Young Scholars Program
Beginning in the fall of 2026, the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture will once again offer a series of seminars devoted to the enhancement of the teaching and research of American religion. The aims of the Young Scholars in American Religion program are to develop ideas and methods of teaching in a supportive workshop environment, stimulate scholarly research and writing, and create a community of scholars that will continue into the future.
Applying for 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.
Applications will become available on February 16, 2026, and remain open until April 1, 2026. To ensure you receive notice when applications are opened, please fill out the form below.
Young Scholars Program Details
The dates for the upcoming cohort’s sessions are as follows:
Session I: October 15–18, 2026
Session II: April 8–11, 2027
Session III: October 21–24, 2027
Session IV: April 6–10, 2028
Scholars who are selected must commit to the program for all seminar dates and join three virtual meetings. Participants are also expected to produce two course syllabi—with justification of teaching approach—and a publishable research article over the course of their seminars.
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