Cambridge Interfaith Programme Funding Opportunity: Peace, Conflict and Religion Research Fellowship | Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Overview

The Cambridge Interfaith Programme at the University of Cambridge invites early-career researchers to develop independent research projects focused on peace, conflict, and religion. This initiative aims to investigate how cultural traditions and religion shape violence, justice, peacebuilding, resistance, and social transformation in contemporary societies, with a particular interest in ethnographic, anthropological, and interpretive approaches.

Who can apply

The programme is designed for outstanding early-career researchers who wish to investigate the connections between religion, peace, and conflict. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria for a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship. Researchers focusing on anthropology, theology, religious studies, and related interpretive disciplines are encouraged to apply, including those whose work examines regions such as the Middle East.

What you get

Selected candidates receive guidance and support in preparing an application for a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship. In addition, the Faculty of Divinity provides match-funding, which remains subject to the final selection and award decisions of the Leverhulme Trust.

Requirements

Applicants must develop a focused research project that addresses the programme's core themes regarding religion, conflict, and peacebuilding. Candidates are required to review the current eligibility rules of the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship prior to applying.

How to apply

Interested researchers must consult the Cambridge Interfaith Programme and the University of Cambridge Faculty of Divinity to obtain official application instructions and review submission procedures. Proposals must articulate a central research question, objectives, methodology, and relevance to the programme's research priorities.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 November 2026.