Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants from the University of Notre Dame support Arts & Letters faculty research, creative projects, collaborations, and global academic initiatives.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Large Research Grant, Large Creative & Performing Arts Grant, Global Micro-Residencies, Expanding Research Access Grant, Large Henkels Conference Grant) | March 2027 (Large Research Grant, Large Creative & Performing Arts Grant, Large Henkels Conference Grant) | April 2027 (Global Micro-Residencies, Research Innovation Collaboratives, Expanding Research Access Grant) | February 2027 (Franco Faculty Fellowships) | May 2027 (Small Research Grant, Small Creative and Performing Arts Grant, Event Co-Sponsorship Grant, International Conference Travel Grant, Small Henkels Lecture or Mini-Conference Grant, Faculty Training and Professional Development Grant, Publication Grants)
Funding Amounts: Most grants range from $3,500–$25,000; smaller grants up to $4,000–$10,000; Research Innovation Collaboratives: $25,000/year plus course release; see specific program for details.
Summary: Internal grant suite supporting Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty in research, creative projects, events, travel, professional development, and scholarly publication.
Key Information: Faculty are typically limited to one major grant of each type every 1–3 years; eligibility and restrictions vary by program.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame offer a comprehensive portfolio of internal funding opportunities to support faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. Programs span research, creative practice, collaborative initiatives, conferences and events, professional development, and publication support. The Institute aims to foster academic innovation and cross-disciplinary engagement, enabling faculty to pursue new research directions, creative projects, and global collaborations. Grants are available for both large-scale and small-scale projects, with specific programs dedicated to residencies, conferences, training, and expanding research access.
