PRRI Public Fellows Program 2026-2027

The PRRI Public Fellows Program 2026-2027 is an 11-month, non-residential fellowship for researchers to develop public scholarship at the intersection of religion, culture, and politics. The program supports a cohort of scholars and provides a stipend, course release funds, access to microgrants, and professional development opportunities including media training and an in-person convening in Washington, D.C.

11-month fellowship with a cohort of 9 scholars; $5,000 stipend; up to $10,000 course release funds; annual microgrants up to $10,000; virtual monthly meetings and quarterly trainings; in-person convening with travel paid; access to PRRI data and archives; media training and professional development support.

Fellows must have a Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree and be affiliated with an accredited college, university, seminary, or research institute in the United States; and must be authorized to work in the United States.

Submit an application with statement of interest, CV, and three work samples as specified by PRRI.