Lonergan Fellowships
Lonergan Fellowships are awarded annually in support of research projects relating to the work of Bernard J. F. Lonergan, S.J. The Fellowships include a stipend of $10,000 a semester ($20,000 for a full academic year). Preference will be given to scholars who have earned a Ph.D., or a similar advanced degree, and who will be able to be in residence at Boston College for one or two semesters. In addition to the stipend, the Lonergan Institute offers housing to a limited number of visiting scholars in a peaceful, communal setting located on campus.
Applications may be submitted via the link below. Applicants should include in separate document attachments to the application (1) a curriculum vitae, and (2) a 500-word research or writing proposal addressed to Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, Director, and the Lonergan Fellowship Committee, which outlines the applicant’s project and the resources at Boston College on which it will draw, as well as its contribution to the larger field of Lonergan studies.
A letter of recommendation from an established scholar acquainted with the applicant’s qualifications, work, and experience in Lonergan studies should be emailed separately by the recommender to bclonergan@gmail.com.
For inquiries about the Fellowship, contact Mary Elliot at mary.franks@bc.edu or 617-552-2935.
Applications are due on January 15th. Decisions will be announced in mid-March.
M.A. Scholarships
Full or partial M.A. Scholarships are awarded to students interested in furthering their understanding of the work of Bernard J. F. Lonergan, S.J. Eligibility is contingent upon acceptance into the graduate programs of the Master of Arts in Philosophy or the joint Master of Arts in Philosophy and Theology at Boston College. Your application for a Lonergan Scholarship will not be considered until you have been accepted into the graduate program in Philosophy or the joint program in Philosophy and Theology. We also consider second-year M.A. applicants at Boston College when the student has demonstrated interest in Lonergan studies.
Please click here for information on the M.A. program in Philosophy, or click here for information on the joint-M.A. in Philosophy and Theology.
To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the application linked below and include as an attachment at the end of the application a 500-word letter of interest. The letter should be addressed to Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, Director of the Lonergan Institute, and include the following information: (I) a statement of desire to be considered for a Scholarship award; (II) a description of your academic interests, including how you came across the work of Bernard Lonergan and your specific area of interest in Lonergan studies; and (III) the name and email of someone who is willing to recommend you for graduate work in Lonergan studies.
Decisions will be announced by May 1.
If you have questions or would like to talk through the application process, please reach out to the Lonergan Institute Assistant Director, Mary Elliot, at mary.franks@bc.edu or at 617-552-2935.