Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund faculty-led research, creative projects, and scholarly activities in the arts and humanities.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants, Large Research Grant, Large Henkels Conference Grant, Expanding Research Access Grant) | February 2027 (Franco Faculty Fellowships) | March 2027 (Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants, Large Research Grant, Large Henkels Conference Grant) | April 2027 (Global Micro-Residencies, Expanding Research Access Grant, Research Innovation Collaboratives) | May 2027 (All small/rolling grants final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for large grants; $4,000–$10,000 for small/rolling grants; select programs offer variable or higher support (see details).
Summary: Supports Notre Dame faculty in the arts and humanities with grants for research, creative projects, conferences, professional development, and publication activities.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame offer a comprehensive suite of funding opportunities designed to advance faculty research, creative work, professional development, conferences, and scholarly publication within the College of Arts & Letters. These programs are intended to help faculty pursue innovative projects, expand research access, and enhance the academic and creative environment at Notre Dame. Funding is available for a wide range of activities, including arts projects, research initiatives, faculty fellowships, conferences and events, training, and publication support. Some grants are awarded on a rolling basis, while others have fixed deadlines throughout the academic year.
