Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund innovative research, creative projects, and scholarly collaboration in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | February 10, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 (rolling for most small grants)
Funding Amounts: Small grants: up to $4,000–$10,000; Large grants: up to $25,000; Global Micro-Residencies: up to $7,000 (+$3,000 add-on); Research Innovation Collaboratives: $25,000/year plus course release; other categories vary
Summary: Supports faculty in Arts & Letters at Notre Dame with funding for research, creative projects, events, conferences, training, and publication.
Key Information: Most programs are open to regular or tenure-line faculty in Arts & Letters; some have limits on frequency of application.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a comprehensive suite of internal funding opportunities to support faculty research, creative work, professional development, conferences, and scholarly publication—primarily for those in the College of Arts & Letters. These programs are designed to foster innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public impact in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Institute offers both small and large grant categories, as well as specialized opportunities for international engagement, event co-sponsorship, and research dissemination.
