Brief Information
Science Religion Health Spring School 2026 is an international academic program designed for PhD candidates and early-career scholars working at the intersection of science, religion, and health.
The Spring School will take place from 27–29 May 2026 in Barcelona and offers a fully funded participation experience, excluding travel costs.
The program emphasizes strong theoretical grounding, methodological training, and interdisciplinary dialogue, with a special focus on gender and sexual diversity.
Key Dates & Details
- Program name: Science Religion Health Spring School 2026
- Application deadline: 27 February 2026
- Program dates: 27–29 May 2026
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Host institution: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Target group: PhD candidates & early postdoctoral researchers (up to 3 years after PhD)
- Number of participants: 10 early-career scholars
- Funding: Participation and accommodation funded; travel costs usually covered by participants (limited travel support available)
- Working language: English
- Notification of results: By 15 March 2026
Table of Contents
Overview
Science Religion Health Spring School 2026 aims to equip early-career researchers with a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for social scientific research on the complex entanglements between science, religion, and health. The program is especially relevant for scholars examining how these domains interact in contemporary societies, public debates, healthcare systems, and moral frameworks.
This edition places a special emphasis on gender and sexual diversity, exploring how identities, power relations, and inequalities shape—and are shaped by—scientific knowledge, religious worldviews, and health practices. Participants will engage in critical discussions around biomedical technologies, healthcare ethics, religious diversity, and public controversies.
The Spring School combines:
- Public lectures by internationally recognized scholars
- Small-group paper sessions with peer and senior feedback
- One-to-one mentoring encounters between early-career and senior researchers
In addition, the Spring School marks the beginning of a voluntary 5-month online Tutoring Program, where selected participants collaborate with senior scholars to develop a research paper for publication.
Confirmed keynote speakers include:
- Amy Adamczyk (City University of New York)
- Rebeca Catto (Kent State University)
- Gabriela Irrazábal (RMIT Europe – UBA / CONICET)
- Rosa Martinez Cuadros (OsloMet University)
Academic coordination is led by Mar Griera, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Science Religion Health Spring School 2026 must meet the following criteria:
- Currently registered PhD students in social sciences or humanities
- Early postdoctoral researchers (up to 3 years after PhD completion)
- Research fields may include sociology, anthropology, history, religious studies, philosophy, or political science
- Projects should have a clear empirical dimension and be grounded in social sciences or humanities
The selection committee particularly welcomes applications from socially underprivileged groups and values diversity of academic backgrounds and geographical representation.
Application Details
To apply for Science Religion Health Spring School 2026, candidates must submit the following documents:
Required documents
- One-page motivation letter describing academic trajectory, research interests, and relevance of the Spring School
- CV (maximum 3 pages, PDF format)
- Proof of PhD or postdoctoral status
- Abstract (maximum 800 words, excluding title) including:
- Title of the paper
- Up to 4 keywords
- Research questions
- Theoretical framework
- Methodology
- Preliminary findings or conclusions
- Novel contribution and significance
Submission process
Applications must be submitted via the official online form no later than 27 February 2026.
Selected participants will later be required to submit a working paper (approx. 3,000 words) by 2 May 2026.
FAQ
1. Is the Science Religion Health Spring School 2026 fully funded?
Yes. Participation and accommodation are funded by the organizers. Participants usually cover travel costs, though limited travel funding may be available.
2. Who should apply for this Spring School?
PhD candidates and early-career postdoctoral researchers working on science, religion, health, gender, sexuality, or related interdisciplinary themes.
3. Where will the Spring School take place?
The program will be held in Barcelona, hosted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
4. What happens after the Spring School ends?
Participants may join a voluntary 5-month tutoring program to further develop their research paper with senior scholars.
Official Link
👉 Apply now for Science Religion Health Spring School 2026:
https://sciencereligionandhealth.org/spring-school-2026/
Application form: https://bit.ly/schoolSRH2026
