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Membership Support Grants
This grant helps lapsed members regain access to benefits.
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Call for Papers for “Our Covenant With Earth: The Climate Generation Speaks”
The National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Islamic Society of North America, the Islamic Circle of North America, the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County, and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California invite perspectives on Catholic and Muslim responses to the ecological crisis.
Berggruen Prize Essay Competition
The Berggruen Prize Essay Competition, in the amount of $50,000 USD, is calling for essay submissions in English and Chinese on the theme of consciousness. It is given annually by the Berggruen Institute with the goal to stimulate new thinking and innovative concepts while embracing cross-cultural perspectives across fields, disciplines, and geographies.
Claremont Prize for the Study of Religion
The Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life at Columbia University is seeking submissions to its annual Claremont Publication Prize for the Study of Religion. The publication prize is awarded to the best first book manuscript by early-career scholars working in any discipline of the humanities or social sciences.
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September 2, 2025 11:59 pm ET
The AAR Katie Geneva Cannon Excellence in Teaching Award
This award recognizes the importance of teaching and honors outstanding teaching in the field.
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September 15, 2025 6:00 pm ET
Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion
This award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the public understanding of religion.
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September 15, 2025 6:00 pm ET
AAR Religion and the Arts Award
Presented to an artist, performer, critic, curator, or scholar who has made a recent significant contribution to the arts and religion.
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September 15, 2025 6:00 pm ET
ACLS Fellowships
Supporting outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
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September 25, 2025 9:00 pm ET