Funding Opportunities for Doctoral Students in the Department of Religion
It is the intention of the Department of Religion to provide support for doctoral students, with a special emphasis on those in their 6th year.
The fellowships amounts will vary each academic year, depending on fund availability and approval by the Dean of the School of Humanities.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the department aims to provide two fellowships in the amount of $36,000 each:
- T. Orman Taylor Fellowship
- Eligibility:
Open to graduate students specializing in Biblical Studies who are in good standing and will be in their sixth year during AY 2025–2026.
- Edward F. Chavanne Fellowship
- Eligibility:
Open to graduate students who are in good standing and will be in their sixth year during AY 2025–2026.
Note*: Students specializing in Biblical Studies are not eligible for the Edward F. Chavanne Fellowship and should apply for the T. Orman Taylor Fellowship.
Application Details for AY 2025–2026
- Deadline:
March 23, 2025
Note: Late applications will not be considered. - Required Materials:
- Letter of support from your advisor (PDF)
- Selected chapters from your dissertation (PDF)
- One-page rationale explaining why you deserve the award (PDF)
- Timeline for completing your dissertation
- How to Apply:
Complete the application form and upload all the required materials.
Review of Proposals and Decision Process
- Applications will be evaluated by a faculty committee.
- After submission, you will receive a final copy of your application via Adobe Sign as confirmation only that your application was accepted.
- Award decisions will be announced via email by April 30, 2025
Award Disbursement
- Awards will be issued via direct deposit. Ensure your direct deposit information in Esther and address details in iO are up to date.
Tax Information:
Please visit: https://graduate.rice.edu/graduate-student-payments-and-tax-information