Available Fellowships
In order to help the churches increase the number of doctoral scholars of color working in ecumenical and cultural research, the Institute's Board of Directors established, in honor of Board Member Thomas Hoyt, Jr., the Bishop Thomas Hoyt, Jr., Fellowship. A North American person of color who is writing a doctoral dissertation and who is admitted to the Institute's Resident Scholars Program through the regular admissions procedure can be considered for the fellowship, which covers the residency fee, including housing and utilities. One Hoyt Fellowship per year is available.
Thomas Hoyt, Jr., bishop of the fourth Episcopal district of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, is a long-time member of the Institute's Board of Directors, and himself a 1984 participant in the Resident Scholars Program. In his scholarly accomplishments and his commitment to the life of the church he exemplifies the personal and professional values the Institute seeks to encourage.
Anyone who wishes to be considered for the Hoyt Fellowship is encouraged to contact the Institute's executive director prior to applying to the program.