The Junior Research Fellowship Program – Instructions to Apply

Dates for the Junior Research Fellowship Program of the Kierkegaard Summer Institute for 2027: July 6– July 30

Applications materials are due by April 1

Submit the application form via Google Form (see below). Submit all supporting materials—including letters of recommendation—as email attachments (pdf or Word document) to KSI-Application@stolaf.edu by the application deadline. Please include “Junior Research Fellowship” in the subject line of all emails.

Application Process:

1. Application Form
Complete and submit the Kierkegaard Summer Institute Junior Research Fellowship Application Form.

2. Cover Letter
Submit a cover letter that:
– identifies your current academic level (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate);
– explains your interest in the program; and
– describes your commitment to active participation in the Kierkegaard Summer Institute’s programming.

3. Research Proposal (2–3 pages)
Outline your proposed project. Strong proposals often:
– present a clear research question and scope;
– engage relevant scholarship;
– describe aims and approach;
– reflect on the project’s significance;
– include a short bibliography.
Please also note the intended outcome (e.g., thesis, conference paper, or graduate writing sample).

4. CV / Résumé
Submit a current CV or résumé.

5. Recommendation Letters
Arrange for two academic recommendation letters to be sent directly to the email above.

Please contact KSI-Application@stolaf.edu with any questions.