Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame support innovative faculty research and creative projects in arts, humanities, and social sciences through diverse internal funding programs.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | February 3, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Wide range: Small grants up to $4,000–$5,000; Large project grants and collaboratives up to $25,000/year; Fellowships include course release and up to $5,000 research support.
Summary: Multiple internal grants and fellowships supporting Notre Dame faculty research, creative projects, professional development, publication, and scholarly events in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Key Information: Most programs require primary appointment in Arts & Letters; rolling deadlines for small/rapid grants; major grants/fellowships awarded on fixed annual cycles.
Description
The Franco Institute at the University of Notre Dame offers a comprehensive suite of internal funding opportunities designed to support faculty research, creative practice, professional development, event organization, and publication in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Programs include both small and large grants, research collaboratives, global micro-residencies, fellowships, and targeted support for conferences, training, and open access publication. The goal is to foster innovation, collaboration, and scholarly impact across disciplines, with a particular emphasis on supporting faculty in the College of Arts & Letters.
