The Acton Institute is now accepting applications for the 2019 Novak Award. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2019.

The Acton Institute will selected one winner to receive the $15,000 award. The award, named after distinguished American theologian Michael Novak, is open to current doctoral candidates or those who have received a doctorate in the past five years. Applicants should have studied theology, religion, philosophy, history, law, politics, economics or related fields.

Strong academic performance is essential and applicants must display the potential to contribute to the advancement of a free and virtuous society.

Applications must be mailed to the Acton Institute, postmarked by the March 15, 2019 deadline. If you or someone you know is eligible and would like to apply, click here to download the application form.

Because there are several ponents, we suggest getting an early start in order to meet the postmark deadline of March 15, 2019.

For general information please download a fact sheet, and to learn more details about the program, including application requirements and eligibility, please visit the webpage.