Large Research Grant
Internal — University of Notre Dame only
Notre Dame's Large Research Grant funds early-stage Arts & Letters faculty research to support innovative projects and strengthen future external grant proposals.
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Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; one-time internal grant; awarded twice annually
Summary: Supports preliminary or exploratory research by Arts & Letters faculty to strengthen future external grant or fellowship applications.
Key Information: Open only to regular faculty with a primary appointment in the College of Arts & Letters; one award allowed every three years.
Description
The Large Research Grant, administered by the Franco Institute in the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts & Letters, provides up to $25,000 to support faculty-led, early-stage or exploratory research projects. Its primary goal is to enable faculty to conduct preliminary investigations, gather original data, or pilot new methodologies, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of future applications for external funding or fellowships. Eligible activities include research travel, data collection, and research assistance across a wide range of disciplines within Arts & Letters.
