UVic Faculty Fellowships
The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS) at the University of Victoria welcomes applications from UVic faculty interested in participating in our dynamic interdisciplinary research community.
Deadline: The competition for the 2026–27 faculty fellowships is now closed. The next competition will open in September 2026.
Number of awards: Two six-month fellowships (July-December or January-June)
Topics: In accord with the Centre’s mandate (see: www.csrs.uvic.ca), faculty fellows must be engaged in the scholarly study of religion in relation to any aspect of society and culture, both contemporary and historical. This includes, but is not limited to, critical examinations of religious themes in the areas of ethics, health, environment, gender, technology, government and public policy, human conflict, art, literature, the media, law, philosophy or the natural sciences. We welcome applications from individuals immersed in any academic discipline.
Eligibility: Faculty members with regular tenured or tenure-track appointments, and “continuing sessionals" at the University of Victoria are welcome to apply. Please note: past recipients of the CSRS Faculty Fellowship are only eligible to re-apply after an interval of at least five years.
Value: Faculty fellows will receive teaching-release time equal to the value of one 1.5 credit course. Fellows will also have a private office in the Sedgewick Building, a mailbox, access to scanner and photocopier services, mentoring and service opportunities, and admission to the dynamic CSRS coffee talk program, public lectures, and social life.
Conditions: Faculty fellows are expected to regularly participate in the weekly activities of the CSRS (daily coffee talks and weekly public lectures) for the duration of the fellowship, and to use the office space provided at the Centre. Faculty fellows are expected to give a public lecture on a theme in the area of their research. Fellowship periods begin July 1 or January 1.
Application Procedures: Applications must include:
- this completed UVic Faculty Fellowship application form (link below);
- a current CV;
- a letter of support from the applicant’s department chair granting the applicant release from all significant administrative duties as well as from teaching duties (down to no more than one course) during the fellowship period;
- two PDF letters of support for the project from scholars familiar with the field, emailed directly to csrs@uvic.ca.
Please note:
- Any research involving human subjects will require approval of the UVic Human Ethics Review Board
- Applicants are encouraged to visit the CSRS and/or to meet with the CSRS director prior to applying to learn more about the Centre.
- Applications are reviewed by the CSRS Program Committee in December.
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring their applications are complete and submitted by the deadline of Monday, November 9, 2026.
- All materials should be submitted to csrs@uvic.ca and addressed to Dr. Rachel Brown, Director.
Use the link below to access our online application form. You can edit your responses on any page before submitting.