Novak Award
Description:
Named after distinguished American theologian Michael Novak, this $10,000 award rewards new research by scholars early in their academic careers who demonstrate outstanding intellectual merit in advancing the understanding of theology’s connection to human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and economic freedom.
Selection Process:
The Novak Award recipient will be selected by the Acton Institute and an independent panel of relevant scholars.
Professors, university faculty members, and other scholars may nominate qualified individuals for the Novak Award by completing the on-line nomination form.
Those scholars nominated for the Novak Award will be contacted via email and asked to submit an application. The nomination and application deadlines are the following:
2008 Novak Award
Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2007
Application Deadline: December 3, 2007
Award Announcement: January 31, 2008
A completed application consists of:
- A signed application
form [pdf
].
(must be completed in English.) - A Curriculum vitae.
- A 2-page essay that describes your intellectual development, future plans, and career goals. This statement should elaborate on the source and development of your interest in the ideas and principles listed above. Include how you expect to contribute to a better understanding or application of these ideas.
- A research paper, refereed published article, or other scholarly work, such as a book, monograph, or a conference paper, on a topic relevant to the themes promoted by the Novak Award.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or other established scholars in your field.
Mail the completed application materials to:
Novak Award
Acton Institute
161 Ottawa NW Suite 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
USA
Eligibility for Novak Award:
- Scholars who have received a doctorate from an accredited domestic or international program in the previous five calendar years. Current doctoral candidates in the process of completing their dissertations are also eligible.
- Nominees also must be studying theology, religion, economics, philosophy, business, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance is essential.
- Nominees must have a demonstrated interest in the relationship between theology, economic liberty, and the free and virtuous society. Important principles in this relationship include the recognition of human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and economic freedom.
- Nominees must display the potential to contribute to the advancement of a free and virtuous society.
Award Conditions:
The recipient of the Novak Award will present his or her research in a public forum known as the Calihan Lecture. Travel expenses for the recipient to and from the Calihan Lecture will be provided in addition to the $10,000 award. Any published work drawn out of the fellowship research must also be granted by-line acknowledgment to the Novak Award and the Acton Institute.
Legal Information:
All qualified individuals will be considered for the Novak Award without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability. Award decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
Email any questions or comments to scholarships@acton.org
