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Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI

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About Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI

The Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI supports advanced Catholic theological scholarship, especially doctoral research in theology, patristics, and Holy Scripture, and recognizes distinguished academic contributions through its annual Ratzinger Prize. Its giving is highly specialized and closely tied to the intellectual legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, making it most relevant for scholars and institutions engaged in serious theological and religious studies research.

Focus Areas

Catholic TheologyPatristicsHoly Scripture StudiesTheological Doctoral ResearchCatholic Thought and Religious StudiesJoseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI Scholarship

Giving Approach

Competitive annual doctoral fellowships of €10,000 per year, capped at up to five awards, plus an invite-only honorary prize for major scholarly contributions in theology and related fields.

How to approach this funder

Doctoral applicants should prepare materials for the March deadline; awards are announced by July and the first installment is paid by mid-September. The Ratzinger Prize is invite-only, so unsolicited applications are not relevant for that program.

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Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI

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Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI Foundation Grants (Borse di studio)

Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI

About Fondation vaticane Joseph Ratzinger – Benoît XVI

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Open Grant Opportunities

Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI Foundation Grants (Borse di studio)