The Ciceronian Society is thrilled to continue providing two competitive fellowship programs for conference attendees.
For now, the number of fellowships available will vary each year, and selected fellows are required to attend the entirety of the event and complete a survey following the conference.
The estimated number of fellows for 2026 is 8.
Membership in the Ciceronian Society is not required. Interested individuals should read the information below very carefully and complete the application at the bottom:
Read about past fellows:
Deadline: December 1
Notified by: December 15
The Nisbet Fellowship
The Nisbet fellowship is named after Robert Nisbet (1913-1996), who was a professor of sociology at Columbia University. He is the author of numerous books, but his seminal work, The Quest for Community, is especially relevant to the Ciceronian Society and its core themes. He also represents our interdisciplinarity and the affection for tradition and place we value.
Who is Eligible?
- Any accepted conference panelist with at least a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
- Must be professionally engaged in education or a similar role of regular moral and intellectual formation
- NOTE: Clergy members who are also panelists can only apply for one fellowship
What will you receive?
- Free conference registration, 3 nights stay at the conference hotel (arriving Thurs, leaving Sun), and up to $650 to cover travel expenses. (flights, baggage fees, train tickets, rideshare, mileage, etc.)
- Recipients will also be recognized on our website
The Clergy Fellowship
The Ciceronian Society is an organization of Christian scholars who take their faith seriously, and we view churches as places we are called to serve. In order to explore what that service looks like and how we understand the role of scholars in the church, we want to engage more with those called to shepherd congregations.
Who is Eligible?
- Ordained or appointed clergy currently assigned to any church in the Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox traditions.
- NOTE: The Ciceronian Society’s Statement of Faith is not currently on the website, but you are welcome to request a copy.
What will you receive?
- Free conference registration, 3 nights stay at the conference hotel (arriving Thurs, leaving Sun), and up to $650 to cover travel expenses. (flights, baggage fees, train tickets, rideshare, mileage, etc.)
- Recipients will also be recognized on our website.
Application
Click here to view the application in a separate page