Getting Started

The Application Process

The Louisville Institute seeks to fund innovative, experimental projects that will contribute to new learning within both church and academy. The first step in the application process is to make sure you have an established or up-to-date account with us. If you are not sure of your eligibility, check below to take our quick quiz to determine which program is right for you.

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Applying for a Grant

Review the Grant Programs page to learn more about a particular grant program in which you may be interested. If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply, create an account and you will be able to submit your grant application materials online.

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Pastoral Study Project Project Grant for Researchers Sabbatical Grant for Researchers First Book Grant

Applying for a Fellowship

Competitive applicants are instructed to communicate why they are applying to the particular fellowship program, how their academic work informs their interest in theological education, and how it will benefit the larger church.

Review the Fellowships page to learn more about our three fellowship programs.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Dissertation Fellowship Doctoral Fellowship