The Large Henkels Conference Grant from the University of Notre Dame funds major academic or artistic events to enrich campus intellectual and creative life.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; supports major academic or artistic events at Notre Dame or its Global Gateways.
Summary: Supports large-scale conferences, lecture series, or major visiting speakers/performers to enhance the intellectual and creative environment at Notre Dame.
Key Information: Events must be held on campus or at a Notre Dame Global Gateway; open to ND faculty only.
The Large Henkels Conference Grant, administered by the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society (Franco Institute) at the University of Notre Dame, provides substantial support for major academic or cultural events that enrich the university’s intellectual and creative life. Eligible activities include academic conferences, sustained lecture or performance series, or the visit of a prominent lecturer or performer, held either on the Notre Dame campus or at one of its Global Gateways. The grant aims to foster vibrant academic discourse, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement among faculty, students, and visiting experts by underwriting essential event costs, such as travel, honoraria, venues, and logistical support.