Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund faculty research, creative projects, and scholarly innovation in the College of Arts & Letters.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Large Research, Large Creative & Performing Arts, Global Micro-Residencies, Large Henkels, Expanding Research Access) | February 2027 (Franco Faculty Fellowships) | March 2027 (Large Research, Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Henkels) | April 2027 (Research Innovation Collaboratives, Global Micro-Residencies, Expanding Research Access) | May 2027 (Small Research, Small Creative & Performing Arts, Event Co-Sponsorship, International Conference Travel, Small Henkels, Faculty Training, Publication Grants; all rolling until May 31)
Funding Amounts: Small grants up to $4,000; Large/Collaborative/Residency/Event grants up to $10,000–$25,000; select programs offer up to $25,000/year (plus course release) or variable amounts for publication/fellowship support.
Summary: Suite of internal grants supporting faculty research, creative projects, conferences, professional development, residencies, and publication in the College of Arts & Letters at Notre Dame.
Key Information: Most programs are open to regular Notre Dame faculty (primarily Arts & Letters); eligibility, limits, and allowable costs vary by grant type.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a comprehensive set of internal funding opportunities for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. Programs support a wide range of research, creative, and scholarly activities, including small and large research projects, arts initiatives, conferences, residencies, professional development, and publication costs. The Institute aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge, with specific programs tailored to different project types and career stages.
