The Pluralism Project at Harvard UniversityPluralism Project Fellowship Program: Cities-Based Case Studies
June 2 – July 30, 2010
Project Overview
The Pluralism Project at Harvard University is a research project that maps the changing religious landscape of the United States in the context of new and ongoing immigration. Our mission is to help Americans engage with religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources.
Case Study Initiative
Our Case Study Initiative is an experiment in applying the case method to the dilemmas and disputes of multi-religious America in order to help future leaders develop critical thinking skills.
For more information, go to: www.pluralism.org/casestudy
Fellowships
During the summer of 2010, the Pluralism Project will be hosting an eight-week Fellowship Program for five graduate level researchers. Fellows will participate in the research and writing of case studies that focus on the real challenges of religious pluralism in US cities. Case studies will be developed in consultation with Project Senior Staff.
Fellows will participate in:
- Independent research and field work
- Daylong weekly workshops that focus on a particular area of the case method, or that offer fellows peer review opportunities
- Regular consultation with Project Senior Staff
Fellows will receive:
- $3,500 research grant
- Office space and resources, if needed
Application Procedures
Application deadline: January 29, 2010. Applications should be submitted to and and addressed to Dr. Diana Eck (Project Director) and Kathryn Lohre (Assistant Director).
Complete applications include:
- Cover letter and resume
- 1-2 page writing sample: the form is of your choosing; the content should directly relate to the Project’s mission and research goals
- contact information for three references: including names, affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses