Hibernian Research Awards
The Hibernian Research Awards fund scholarly research on Irish and Irish American history through the Cushwa Center at the University of Notre Dame.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Travel funds for research; typical award size not specified (varies by project and program)
Summary: Supports scholarly research projects focused on Irish and Irish American history through the Cushwa Center.
Description
The Hibernian Research Awards, administered by the Cushwa Center at the University of Notre Dame, provide funding to support scholarly research dedicated to Irish and Irish American history. Funded by an endowment from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, these annual awards are intended to advance academic projects that contribute to the understanding of Irish and Irish American historical topics. The program is open to scholars both within and outside the University of Notre Dame, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate clear relevance to Irish or Irish American history.
