Applications are currently being accepted for the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Program
The ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future program provides summer work opportunities for PhD students to address practical problems and explore potential future careers related to the study of religion.
Benefits of ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Program
- Stipend: $15,400 for in-person positions; $14,000 for remote positions.
- Relocation: Up to $2,000 in relocation funds for awardees who relocate for in-person positions.
ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Program Requirements
- Applicants must be current PhD students in a humanities or social science department in the United States, whose research focus or dissertation topic relate to the study of religion.
- Applicants must be able to take up a 9-week internship in the Summer of 2026, released from normal coursework, assistantships, and all teaching responsibilities. Awardees will also be required to attend a seminar with other participants in late August 2026, and virtual programs in academic year 2026-2027.
- PhD students at all stages of study are eligible to apply, though they must be enrolled at the time of application, and not planning to graduate before May 2027.
Application Date and Process
Applications must be submitted online and must include:
- A completed application form, including the required short answer questions.
- A cover letter tailored to each selected position and addressed to the host organization. Each cover letter should not exceed one page in Arial or Helvetica 11-point font and should have one-inch margins on all sides. Applicants applying for two positions will submit two distinct cover letters.
- A résumé and contact information for a professional reference. The résumé should not exceed two pages in Arial or Helvetica 11-point font. Your reference should be on a separate page following your résumé, and the document should therefore be no more than three pages in total. Applicants applying for two positions will submit two résumés but need only provide one reference. No reference letters will be accepted. If applicants proceed to the interview stage, host organizations may elect to contact their reference.
Application Deadline
14 January, 2026
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