Designing a Sustainable Future Through Research
Notre Dame's Architecture SEED Grant funds innovative, interdisciplinary research tackling societal and environmental challenges in architecture, supporting projects like heritage documentation and sustainable solutions.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (School of Architecture SEED Grant submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; typically one-year duration; funding as appropriate to the proposal.
Summary: Supports innovative architectural research at Notre Dame, enabling impactful projects that address urgent societal and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary and global collaboration.
Key Information: Only regular School of Architecture faculty may apply as PIs; adjunct/visiting faculty may collaborate.
Description
This grant supports faculty and student research at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, with a focus on expanding the boundaries of traditional architectural research to address contemporary societal, environmental, and community challenges. Projects may include archaeological excavation, digital documentation of heritage sites, sustainable energy solutions, and studies on the relationship between the built environment and human health. The program encourages both established and early-career faculty to initiate new research, scholarship, or creative endeavors, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and alignment with the School’s research priorities.
