Inquiries for Projects to Cross-Train Christian Theologians in Psychological Science
The John Templeton Foundation is inviting Online Funding Inquiry (OFI) submissions in support of projects designed to facilitate cross-training for theologians, philosophers of religion, and scholars in religious studies in psychological science.
The foundation will award up to approximately $8 million over five years to help theologians, philosophers of religion, and scholars in religious studies better position themselves to research conversation and collaboration with scientists on topics at the intersection of Christian theology (broadly construed) and the psychological sciences. Proposals should give such scholars and researchers the opportunity to cross-train in psychological sciences (broadly defined to include cognitive, social, personality, moral, developmental, evolutionary, and cultural psychology; cognitive anthropology; behavioral economics; cognitive science; and cognitive and social neuroscience).
Examples of such activities include but are not limited to supporting intensive scholarly mentoring; spending time in residence with an active psychological science research group; undertaking a formal course of study ending in a certificate or degree; producing or procuring scholarly resources that introduce scientific ideas, concepts, and results for an academic theological audience; and convening theologians with scientists for events specifically designed to help theologians better understand the contours and complexities of scientific research.
Project durations cannot exceed five years, though the foundation prefers projects that do not exceed three years in length.
Proposals are invited from a wide range of organizations, and the foundation anticipates a significant majority of the awardees will have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or equivalent recognized by a non-U.S. government.
The foundation will hold a virtual information session on July 21, 2021, during which prospective applicants may ask questions about how best to structure their OFIs. If you wish to participate, please email psychfortheologyRFP@templeton.org. OFIs are due August 20. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by January 14, 2022.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the John Templeton Foundation website.
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