Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theology and Religious Studies
The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at the KU Leuven, Belgium, is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to apply during the 2023/24 academic year for a postdoctoral fellowship from the Flemish Research Council with the KU Leuven as Host Institution.
About the Fellowship
The FWO offers Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Fellowships of up to 3 years (€4844 – €7552/month + annual bench fee €4000-€10,000). Fellowships are awarded for fundamental research in all areas of Theology and Religious Studies. Residency in Belgium is required.
About the Faculty
Successful candidates will be based at the KU Leuven’s Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, which is currently ranked 5th in the world for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and is one of the oldest theological faculties in the world. The faculty has a strong international profile, with students from almost 80 different countries, and is open to all, regardless of faith or denomination. The faculty covers all the major areas of Theology and Religious studies (e.g., biblical studies, systematic theology, religious studies, Islamic studies, church history, ethics, pastoral theology) and encourages interdisciplinary research.