The Beyond the Classroom Grant funds Notre Dame faculty to lead innovative, extracurricular student learning experiences that extend and enrich European studies outside the traditional classroom setting.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: Rolling (during academic calendar) | Up to 10 weeks review (outside session)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per grant; one-time funding per project.
Summary: Supports Notre Dame faculty in creating extracurricular, faculty-led student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Information: Open to all regular-rank Notre Dame faculty; proposals reviewed on a rolling basis when classes are in session.
The Beyond the Classroom Grant, administered by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, provides support for faculty-led extracurricular student learning experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom settings. Designed to foster innovative, experiential learning opportunities, this grant aims to deepen student engagement and intellectual growth in alignment with the Nanovic Institute’s mission to enliven European studies at Notre Dame. Projects may involve groups of students enrolled in the same course or those sharing a common academic interest, and are intended to enhance learning through activities outside standard coursework.