Fellowship Opportunity | Young Scholars’ Fellowship 2026 | Law, Religion & Rule of Law | ICLRS, University of Oxford | Christ Church, University of Oxford Fully Funded

About the Opportunity

The International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) is inviting applications for the 2026 Young Scholars’ Fellowship on the theme “Religion and the Rule of Law.”

Now in its seventh year, the Young Scholars’ Fellowship has produced 91 alumni from 46 countries, comprising some of the most promising emerging scholars in the interdisciplinary field of law and religion.

This prestigious program brings together a diverse cohort of 15–17 scholars from different constitutional, legal, religious, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds for intensive academic engagement and scholarly exchange.

Programme Details

Theme: Religion and the Rule of Law
Dates: 13–31 July 2026
Venue: Christ Church, University of Oxford
Cohort Size: 15–17 scholars

Funding & Support

Program tuition fully waived
Financial support for travel and accommodation, subject to program terms

Eligibility

Early-career scholars and researchers working in the field of law and religion
Candidates from diverse constitutional and legal systems are strongly encouraged
Further eligibility details are available in the official flyer and application portal