Global Micro-Residencies
Notre Dame's Global Micro-Residencies fund short-term international research residencies for Arts & Letters faculty to foster global scholarly collaboration and academic exchange.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: February 10, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 for a 1–2 week international residency; optional $3,000 supplement for a graduate assistant or reciprocal scholar visit.
Summary: Supports Arts & Letters faculty at Notre Dame in short-term international residencies to foster global scholarly collaboration.
Key Information: Requires a formal invitation from a host institution outside the U.S.; faculty may receive one award every three years.
Description
The Global Micro-Residencies program, offered by the Franco Institute at the University of Notre Dame, provides funding for Arts & Letters faculty to undertake short-term (one to two weeks) research residencies at institutions outside the United States. The program aims to foster international scholarly collaboration, expand the global reach of liberal arts research, and support mutually beneficial academic exchanges. In addition to residency support, the program offers optional supplemental funding for either a graduate student research assistant or a reciprocal visit to Notre Dame by a scholar from the host institution.
