Welcome to the homepage of the Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk.
The Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk supports young, motivated, and talented women and men through education during their studies, aiming to develop their personalities, deepen their religious quest, and grow into responsibility for others. The study network enables its fellows to connect internationally and worldwide. In response to the yearning for a more authentic life, the network offers the cosmopolitan spirituality and humanistic tradition of the Jesuits. Learn more about us
Please feel free to look around at your leisure, share information about this network with interested parties, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
The Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk supports its fellows in their personal development alongside their studies and training. The four main objectives guide this support.
The study network thrives on the diversity of its members. Please feel free to pass on the application information to individuals who might also be interested in seeking support.
After their active sponsorship period, the fellows are welcomed into the circle of alumni of the Alfred Delp Studiennetzwerk. The opportunities for them to continue contributing to the network are diverse. Further information, as well as introductions to some alumni, can be found here.
The application deadline for the first cohort has already passed. Those interested in the second cohort of the Alfred Delp Study Network can apply from March 1 to July 13, 2025. All information regarding the application process can be found here. If you have any questions, Cornelius Wilke is available at cornelius.wilke(at)jesuiten.org. We look forward to receiving your application!
At the commencement of the scholarship, each newly selected cohort of fellows convenes for orientation days over a weekend. During this time, they have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with one another, establish connections, familiarize themselves with the purpose and customs of the study network, and receive an introduction to Ignatian spirituality. The costs for the orientation days, including expenses for travel to and from the event, are covered by the study network. The orientation days for the cohort of 2025 will take place from October 3rd to 5th, 2025, at the Heinrich-Pesch-Haus in Ludwigshafen. Applicants should reserve this weekend accordingly.
Annually, all fellows convene over a weekend between the winter and summer semesters to exchange ideas amongst themselves and engage with a significant socio-political or religious theme. The selection of themes and program development is determined by the leadership team in collaboration with active fellows. The costs for these annual meetings, including expenses for travel to and from the event, are covered by the study network. The next annual conference of the fellows will take place from March 13th to 15th, 2026, at the Heinrich-Pesch-Haus in Ludwigshafen. Applicants should keep this weekend free.
At the beginning of the fellowship, each cohort takes part in so-called introductory retreats to become familiar with the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. The introductory retreat for the 2025 cohort will take place from May 13 to 17, 2026, at the Zukunftswerkstatt in Frankfurt. The costs for the retreat, including travel expenses, will be covered by the study network. Applicants should keep this period free.
