Application

• A cover letter describing your sense of God’s calling (vocation) on your life and how it relates to the vision and purpose of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity.
• A two-page statement of your interest in Christian bioethics (general or specific topics).

Statements that engage with one or more of the following CBHD concerns will receive preference: the relationship between biblical interpretation and/or theological studies and moral considerations in medicine, science and technology; the relationship between Scripture and Christian ethics; Christian cultural exegesis and engagement with developments in medicine, science, and technology. For a complete description of the The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity and the kinds of topics and issues we are engaged with, please visit our “About” and “Resource” pages. Statements significantly exceeding the two-page length will not be read.

• A copy of your curriculum vitae.
• Two Letters of Recommendation about your qualifications for an Orr Fellowship:

The recommendation should be emailed directly from the recommender. If you send more than two letters, we will only read the first two.

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Quick Facts

1. Up to $10,000 Fellowship & Staff Compensation package
2. CV-building experiences with a world-renowned Christian bioethics research center
3. Ideal for PhD students looking to supplement their doctoral studies with an additional sub-specialization
4. Recipients may apply for renewal up to 3 times
5. Applications accepted until the position is filled

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Have questions regarding the Fellowship? Email us at research@cbhd.org.