Université catholique de Lyon
Lyon: Call for Applications for a Doctoral Excellence Scholarship in Catholic Theology
The Catholic University of Lyon is issuing a call for applications for an excellence scholarship aimed at supporting a doctoral project in Catholic theology. Eligible fields include: Christian theology of religions, theology of interreligious dialogue, and theology of Christian-Muslim relations.
Objectives of the Scholarship
This excellence scholarship promotes high-level research and enables candidates to obtain a canonical doctorate in theology. It adds an international dimension to the academic pathway of doctoral students by:
- integrating them into an international research network
- enabling them to undertake a research stay abroad
- involving them in research seminars or conferences organized by partner universities
Terms of the Scholarship
The scholarship holder’s academic record is reviewed annually by the scientific advisory committee to determine eligibility for renewal. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years.
Amount of the scholarship: €20,000 per year
Application Process
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2025
The application must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University of Lyon, 23 Place Carnot, F-69002 Lyon, France, either by postal mail or by email, at the following address: theologie@univ-catholyon.fr
Application File Requirements
- A complete CV
- A letter of motivation
- A five-page thesis proposal
- The Master’s degree (Canonical Licentiate) diploma or a certificate of completion
- The Master’s transcript of records
- One or two letters of recommendation
Contact Information 10, Place des Archives – 69288 Lyon Cedex 02 – France Tel.: +33 (0)4 72 32 50 88 – Email: college.doctoral@univ-catholyon.fr
L’Université catholique de Lyon lance un appel à candidature pour une bourse d’excellence destinée à soutenir un projet doctoral en théologie catholique dans les domaines : théologie chrétienne des religions, théologie du dialogue interreligieux, théologie des rapports islamo-chrétiens.
Objectifs de la bourse
Cette bourse d’excellence promeut l’excellence dans la recherche et permet l’obtention d’un doctorat canonique en théologie. Elle donne une dimension internationale au cursus d’études des doctorants et des doctorantes :
- en les insérant dans un réseau de recherche international
- en leur permettant d’effectuer un séjour de recherche à l’international
- en les faisant participer au séminaire de recherche ou aux colloques organisés par des universités partenaires
Modalités d’attribution
Le dossier académique du titulaire de la bourse est examiné chaque année par le comité scientifique de suivi en vue de permettre une nouvelle attribution d’une année. La durée maximale d’attribution de la bourse est de trois années consécutives.
Montant de la bourse d’excellence : 20 000 €/an
Candidature
Date limite de remise des dossiers : 30 juin 2025
Le dossier doit être déposé au secrétariat de la Faculté de théologie de l’Université catholique de Lyon, 23 Place Carnot, F-69002 Lyon, par courrier postal ou par envoi électronique, à l’adresse : theologie@univ-catholyon.fr
Composition du dossier
- Un CV complet
- Une lettre de motivation
- Le projet de thèse en 5 pages
- Le diplôme du Master (Licence canonique) soutenu (ou l’attestation de soutenance)
- Le relevé des notes du Master
- 1 ou 2 lettres de recommandation
Contact : 10, place des archives – 69288 Lyon Cedex 02 – France Tél. : +33(0)4 72 32 50 88 – college.doctoral@univ-catholyon.fr
تُعلن الجامعة الكاثوليكية في ليون عن فتح باب الترشح لنيل منحة تفوّق تهدف إلى دعم مشروع أطروحة دكتوراه في اللاهوت الكاثوليكي، وذلك في أحد المجالات التالية: اللاهوت المسيحي للأديان لاهوت الحوار بين الأديان اللاهوت في العلاقات الإسلامية–المسيحية
أهداف المنحة
تهدف هذه المنحة إلى تعزيز التميّز في البحث العلمي، وتُتيح الحصول على دكتوراه قانونية في اللاهوت. كما تُضفي طابعًا دوليًا على المسار الأكاديمي لطالب الدكتوراه من خلال:
- إدماجه في شبكة بحث علمي دولية
- تمكينه من إجراء إقامة بحثية خارج البلاد
- إشراكه في الندوات البحثية أو المؤتمرات التي تنظمها جامعات شريكة
شروط المنحة
يُراجع الملف الأكاديمي للمترشح سنويًا من قِبل اللجنة العلمية المختصة، بغرض تجديد المنحة لعام إضافي. وتُمنح المنحة لمدة أقصاها ثلاث سنوات متتالية.
قيمة المنحة: 20,000 يورو سنويًا
الترشح
آخر أجل لتقديم الملفات: 30 يونيو 2025
يجب إرسال ملف الترشح إلى أمانة كلية اللاهوت بالجامعة الكاثوليكية في ليون، إما عن طريق البريد العادي أو الإلكتروني، على العنوان التالي: theologie@univ-catholyon.fr 23 Place Carnot, F-69002 Lyon, France
محتويات ملف الترشح
- سيرة ذاتية مفصلة
- رسالة دافع
- مشروع الأطروحة (في حدود خمس صفحات)
- شهادة الماجستير (أو شهادة تثبت النجاح فيه)
- – كشف العلامات الخاص بالماجستير
- رسالة أو رسالتان توصية
Contact : 10, place des archives – 69288 Lyon Cedex 02 – France Tél. : +33(0)4 72 32 50 88 – college.doctoral@univ-catholyon.fr
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