The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame support faculty research, creative projects, and interdisciplinary scholarship in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 (rolling deadlines for several programs)
Funding Amounts: $1,500–$25,000 (typical); select programs up to $25,000/year; small grants up to $4,000; fellowships and special grants may vary
Summary: Internal grants and fellowships supporting Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty research, creative projects, conferences, professional development, and publication.
Key Information: Multiple grant streams, rolling and fixed deadlines; eligibility and requirements vary by program.
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a suite of internal funding opportunities for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. Programs support a wide range of activities, including original research, creative work, conferences, residencies, professional development, and publication. The aim is to foster academic excellence, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhance the global impact of humanities, arts, and social sciences scholarship at Notre Dame.