Cushwa Research Travel Grants support scholars’ visits to Notre Dame’s archives and other campus repositories to consult research materials and advance the study of Catholics in America.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per grant
Summary: Supports scholarly visits to Notre Dame repositories for research on Catholics in America.
Key Information: Scholars both within and outside Notre Dame may apply, but research visits must use Notre Dame repositories.
Cushwa Research Travel Grants support scholars visiting the University of Notre Dame’s University Archives or other campus repositories for research relating to the study of Catholics in America. Administered by the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, the program provides travel assistance to connect scholars with research materials held at Notre Dame.
The grants are one of six research funding programs administered by the Cushwa Center across a range of subject areas. This program has a specific focus on research visits to Notre Dame collections, rather than unrestricted research support. Applications are welcome from scholars both within Notre Dame and outside the University.