Ford Program Research Funding
Internal — Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame only
Ford Program Research Funding supports Notre Dame faculty research in low- and middle-income countries, funding community-engaged projects and practical outputs to advance Integral Human Development.
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Funder: Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Seed/co-funding normally up to $30,000, exceptionally up to $50,000; community deliverables normally up to $10,000; eligible Catholicism studies may receive up to $3,000 additional funding
Summary: Supports Notre Dame faculty research in low- and middle-income countries that advances Integral Human Development through community engagement and practical deliverables.
Key Information: Non-fellow Notre Dame faculty may apply, but funding disbursement requires appointment as a Kellogg Faculty Fellow.
Description
The Ford Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity, within Notre Dame’s Kellogg Institute for International Studies, supports summer and academic-year research across disciplines. Its mission is to promote Integral Human Development—a holistic model of flourishing rooted in human dignity and the full potential of each person—with a geographical focus on low- and middle-income countries.
Funding supports exploration of new research ideas, co-funding of ongoing projects, and dissemination activities for advanced projects. The program values long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with local communities, alongside scholarly publication and prospects for external funding. Each proposal must include a community deliverable, such as a technical report for a partner organization, a policy brief, capacity-building training, or a report for local or national government.
