The fellowship funds post-doctoral scholars to conduct scientific research on the relation of religiousness and spirituality to physical, mental, and social health. It offers a 6 to 12 month full-time residency at the Library of Congress's John W. Kluge Center to utilize its collections for scholarly excellence in health and spirituality.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents holding a doctoral degree. The fellowship targets post-doctoral scholars in health and spirituality research.