Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund Arts & Letters faculty research, creative projects, collaboration, and scholarly publication across diverse disciplines.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 (rolling deadlines apply for some programs)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $1,500–$25,000+ depending on program; most grants are up to $4,000–$25,000; some provide course release, travel, or publication support.
Summary: Internal funding for Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty to support research, creative projects, events, training, and scholarly publication.
Key Information: Multiple grant categories with distinct deadlines and eligibility; most programs limited to Arts & Letters faculty; rolling and fixed deadlines.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a comprehensive suite of internal funding opportunities for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. These programs are designed to advance faculty research, creative work, international scholarly collaboration, conferences, professional development, and publication. Funding is available for a wide range of activities, including research projects, creative practice, event hosting, training, and open access publishing, with several distinct grant programs tailored to different project types and faculty needs.
