The Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life (IRCPL) has opened its latest application cycle of funding opportunities. See below for more information, and click here to learn how to apply.

Information from IRCPL

Faculty Joint Projects
Deadline for applications: Monday, March 16, 2026

IRCPL seeks proposals from Columbia University faculty for Joint Projects that aim to understand the role of religion and secularism, both historically and in the contemporary world. Joint Project funding may be applied to research projects, seminars, conferences, working groups, and other programs that bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars. IRCPL Joint Projects will fund projects up to $10,000 for travel, materials, and other expenses related to the design and implementation of the project. Learn more here.

Graduate Summer Research Fellowships
Deadline for applications: Monday, March 16, 2026

IRCPL Summer Research Fellowships are available to Columbia University graduate students for any type of research activity related to the study of religion or secularism. The fellowship provides each student with $4,000 to cover expenses during the Summer of 2026. IRCPL Research Fellows are expected to present and participate in a colloquium. Learn more here.

Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships
Deadline for applications: Monday, March 16, 2026

The IRCPL Undergraduate Summer Fellowship supports summer research or internship opportunities for undergraduate students with a strong interest in the study of religion and/or secularism. Successful candidates will receive $1,500 to support their research or internship during Summer 2026. IRCPL Research Fellows are expected to present and participate in a colloquium. Learn more here.

Dissertation Fellowships
Deadline for applications: Monday, March 30, 2026

IRCPL Dissertation Fellowships provide Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) doctoral students with $5,000 towards the completion of their dissertations over the course of an academic semester. The dissertation should focus in a significant way on the study of religion, secularism, or closely related topics. As part of their fellowship, IRCPL Dissertation Fellows attend a seminar/roundtable series with the Director of IRCPL. Each fellow will have the opportunity to present a chapter on which they are working and receive feedback. Learn more here.