What we offer

• Grants of £1,000.
• Three 1-hour one-on-one coaching sessions provided to a junior scholar.
• Advice on writing, publishing, job applications, career development, and other aspect of academic life.
• The stipend is payable to the senior scholar who provides the coaching.

Application process

Applications are considered on an ongoing basis until all grants are awarded. Applicants are therefore invited to submit an application as soon as possible. An application requires:

• CVs of applicants (both the junior academic and senior academic)
• A proposal of up to 1,500 words addressing the following:
  • the rationale for applying for the stipend
  • description of the proposed three 1-hour coaching sessions
  • the qualifications of the applicant(s)
  • a letter from the nominated coach confirming their willingness to coach the applicant
  • a timeline

These should be submitted through this googleform. For any questions, or if you can't access the form, please email gpr@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Eligibility criteria

• The applicant is a PhD student or recent PhD (within the last five years) at an institution of higher education or a student or member at a comparable level at a traditional religious institution, such as a yeshiva, madrasa, or ashram.
• The three coaching sessions will be completed by 31 May 2027 without delay.

Selection process

We will assess each application according to the following selection criteria:

• The quality of the proposal.
• The relevance of the proposed course to the theme of GPR-2.
• The applicant’s achievements in research and teaching commensurate with career stage.
• The expected impact the proposed training will make on the globalization and diversification of the philosophy of religion.

For full details see this document