Bridging Gaps programme now open for applications
Bridging Gaps 2026 is now accepting applications! This three-month international exchange programme in Amsterdam is an opportunity to connect with theology students from around the world, to learn from and with each other. Participants will receive a scholarship that covers all necessary costs. Students from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle-East, or Eastern Europe are invited to apply.
What is Bridging Gaps?
Bridging Gaps 2026 will take place from September to November 2026. It is an initiative of the Centre for Contextual Biblical Interpretation (CCBI ) and a cooperation of the School of Religion and Theology of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (FRT, VU Amsterdam) and the Protestant Theological University (PThU). Students will be staying in Amsterdam and will be participating in personal research and lectures with students from all around the world. Aside from the study, they will also participate in Dutch church life, society and culture.
Visit the Bridging Gaps website or download the brochure for detailed information about the background and the content of the programme, the application criteria and selection procedure, and what you can expect from us.
Apply before 14 January
Our application website will guide you through the application process. Here you will also find detailed guidelines for applying, and all the forms necessary for submitting your application. The deadline for application is the 14th of January.
