Online Application

We are currently accepting applications for short term residencies between September 1, 2021 and April 29, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: The Collegeville Institute will NOT be accepting applications for Spring 2021 due to a renovation project. Specific dates will be finalized in conversation with the Program Manager.

Please provide a typed statement of the work project you propose to pursue while at the Collegeville Institute. The statement should include three parts: TITLE, 20 words maximum; PRECIS of the project, 100 words maximum; DESCRIPTION of the project, 1000 words maximum.

Please provide standard curriculum vitae information, including the following: Previous positions held; Educational data: institutions of higher education attended, dates, field(s) of study(s) degree(s); Previous sabbatical studies (if any): where, dates, topic(s) studied, grants received; Publications (books, articles, etc.); Membership in learned societies.

In 500 words or less, please describe how your research addresses the relationships between religion and culture in today’s world. What is the relevance of your work for the contemporary religious setting? What are its areas of application for religious life?

In 500 words or less please describe how your project aims to broaden or deepen religious life, either institutionally or individually, in North America.

In 500 words or less, please describe how your research coalesces with the work of Thomas Hoyt, Jr., and identify the contributions your work will make to ecumenism and cultural research.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to request one letter of recommendation to be sent to the Admissions Committee of the Collegeville Institute by the application deadline. Recommenders may send their letter to the Admissions Committee by emailing staff@collegevilleinstitute.org with the name of the applicant in the subject line of the email, or by mail to Collegeville Institute, PO Box 2000, Collegeville, MN 56321. List the name, email address and physical address of your recommender below:

The Collegeville Institute is located on a wildlife refuge and is adjacent to a bird sanctuary and wetlands restoration area. As such, no pets are allowed, and all residents must follow posted regulations concerning these areas. • The Collegeville Institute is located adjacent to Stumpf Lake, regarding which no swimming, nor winter activities on the ice are permitted. • All residents and family members are urged to exercise caution when they are near the water/ice. • The Collegeville Institute is located in a rural area, and public transportation is very limited (almost non-existent). • The Collegeville Institute's indoor facilities are smoke-free.