Notre Dame's Ansari Institute funds faculty fellows to host symposia for expert feedback on manuscripts or to celebrate book publications, advancing scholarly research and collaboration.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per symposium; typically one award per semester; includes logistical support.
Summary: Supports Notre Dame Ansari Institute faculty fellows with funding and event organization for manuscript feedback or book celebration symposia.
Key Information: Priority given to junior scholars; urgent review available by request.
This program, offered by the Ansari Institute at the University of Notre Dame, provides up to $5,000 and logistical support for faculty fellows to organize a manuscript symposium. The primary aim is to facilitate scholarly engagement by either soliciting feedback from leading experts on a manuscript draft before publication or celebrating a book after its publication. The program particularly seeks to advance the careers of junior scholars, though faculty fellows at all career stages are eligible. Only one grant is typically awarded per semester.