Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
Notre Dame's Franco Institute offers internal grants supporting Arts & Letters faculty research, creative projects, events, and publication to advance scholarly and artistic innovation.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 (rolling deadlines for select programs)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for large grants; $4,000–$10,000 for small/rolling grants; select programs offer variable or higher amounts and/or course relief.
Summary: Internal grant programs supporting Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty in research, creative projects, events, professional development, and publication.
Key Information: Most programs are open to regular faculty; some limits on frequency of applications and allowable expenses apply.
Description
The Franco Institute at the University of Notre Dame provides a comprehensive suite of internal grant and fellowship opportunities designed to advance faculty research, creative practice, event organization, professional development, and publication within the College of Arts & Letters. Programs range from large-scale project funding to smaller, rolling grants, supporting diverse scholarly and artistic activities. Multiple grant streams are available, each with specific purposes, eligibility requirements, and allowable expenses, ensuring broad support for faculty innovation and scholarly dissemination.
