Graduate Student Fellowship at the Pontifical Gregorian University
2023-2024 Brenninkmeijer-Werhahn Fellowship at the Pontifical Gregorian University
In the context of the ongoing exchange program between the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome through its Cardinal Bea Centre for Judaic Studies, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem through its Center for the Study of Christianity, we are pleased to announce a fellowship for visiting graduate students at the Pontifical Gregorian University for the Academic Year 2023-2024. The fellowship was initiated through the generous help of Hubert and Aldegonde Brenninkmeijer-Werhahn. It is offered for a period of one semester or two semesters.
AIM OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme aims at supporting work on a specific research project in connection with the unique opportunities provided in terms of academic programs, human resources and libraries at the Gregorian University and its affiliate institutions in Rome. Applicants have to have completed at least one year of graduate studies.
RESEARCH/STUDY/LECTURE REQUIREMENTS
Fellowship holders are required to participate in at least one course at the Gregorian University during either the Fall Semester (4 October, 2023 – 19 January 2024) or the Spring Semester (19 February – 31 May 2024). They may be asked to report on work/research during a seminar or class session.
DETAILS OF THE AWARD
Fellowship holders will receive from the Cardinal Bea Centre for Judaic Studies a cash award of EUR 5.600,00 in four monthly instalments, library privileges for the Gregorian University and tuition for up to two courses or seminars. Fellowship holders are responsible for covering all remaining expenses.
They are required to make their own arrangements for housing and to reside in Rome during the entire period of their tenure.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are asked to provide the following documentation:
- A Curriculum Vitae, giving details of education and language skills and any information the applicant considers relevant;
- Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies;
- A letter of reference;
- A statement describing the studies to be undertaken during the term of the fellowship;
- Contact information i. Postal Address, ii. Phone number(s) iii. E-mail address.
REGISTRATION AT THE GREGORIAN
Fellowship recipients will need to fulfil all matriculation/registration requirements during the registration period (1 – 28 September, 2023 for the Fall Semester and 19 December – 29 January, 2024 for the Spring Semester).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Deadline for applications is 3 May, 2023. A decision will be announced by 19 May, 2023. Exceptionally, late applications may be taken into consideration.
Please send applications to:
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Centre for the Study of Christianity
Faculty of Humanities
E-mail: csc@mail.huji.ac.il
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