Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund faculty research, creative projects, interdisciplinary initiatives, and conferences in the College of Arts & Letters.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 (rolling deadlines through May 31)
Funding Amounts: Ranges from $1,500 (travel) to $25,000+ per grant; most small grants up to $4,000–$10,000; large grants up to $25,000; some programs offer course release or additional support.
Summary: Supports Notre Dame faculty research, creative projects, conferences, professional development, and publication in the College of Arts & Letters.
Key Information: Multiple grant types; rolling and fixed deadlines; some programs limited to one award every 1–3 years per faculty.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a diverse portfolio of internal funding opportunities for regular and tenure-track faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. These grants empower faculty to pursue innovative research, creative and performing arts projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, conferences, professional development, and publication efforts. The programs are designed to foster academic excellence, encourage collaboration across disciplines, and expand the impact of scholarly and creative activities within and beyond Notre Dame.
