General Information

2027-28 and 2028-29 Fellowships

2027-28 calendar

Applications for fellowships are reviewed once a year in early January. CWCIT is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 academic years. The deadline to apply is January 1, 2027. DePaul University's academic year usually starts in early September after Labor Day and ends in early June. The duration of the fellowship is flexible—up to four months—depending on the availability of the scholar.

CWCIT provides travel expenses to and from Chicago and a monthly stipend, as well as office space, equipment, supplies, administrative support, and library access. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • A doctoral degree
  • Research focused on some aspect of Catholicism in the "global South"—Asia, Africa, Latin America
  • Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Strong preference is given to scholars based in the global South who generally do not have the same access to research resources as do scholars based in the global North.

Application Process

To apply, please e-mail the following information to CWCIT Director William T. Cavanaugh no later than JANUARY 1, 2027:

  • Current CV
  • Research project proposal (6 pages maximum, double-spaced in 12-point font)
  • Names and contact information of 1-2 references (please include position/title and affiliated university/institution)
CWCIT will inform 2027-28 and 2028-2029 applicants of its decision by early March 2027.​