Maritain Fellows
an intellectual community for graduate and undergraduate students to delve into Catholic philosophy and broader traditions of reason in conversation with faith
What is the Maritian Fellows Program?
The Maritain Fellows program of the Maritain Center provides fellowship and intellectual formation for students at the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College who wish to closely study and discuss fundamental questions in philosophy and related disciplines, particularly as informed by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and Jacques Maritain’s vision of “integral Christian humanism,” but also more broadly from the great traditions of reasoning in conversation with faith.
Why become a Maritain Fellow?
- Join an academic community of faculty and students
- Organize and attend lectures by leading scholars
- Gain access to funding opportunities for research and conferences
- Participate in book clubs, social events, and spiritual formation
- Engage in profound discussions with real humans!
Application
Applicants for the Fall 2026 semester are due on September 4, 2026. A new application for the spring semester will open in December. Questions? Contact Beth Muench, Program Manager (espesia@nd.edu).
Returning Maritain Fellows Application
Student Leaders
2026/2027 Graduate President: Nicholas Ramirez (Ph.D. candidate in moral theology | nramire2@nd.edu)
2026/2027 Undergraduate President: Mark Mikhail (Biological Sciences and Theology double major | mmikhail@nd.edu)
Funding opportunities
Maritain Fellows are eligible to apply for funding from the Maritain Center to advance their research. If you are a Maritain Fellow hoping to present a conference, attend a seminar or workshop, or advance an independent research project, you are welcome to apply for funding assistance.
Apply to receive funding assistance for your research
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