The Research Cluster Grant from Notre Dame's Nanovic Institute funds collaborative, faculty-led research projects advancing European studies through multi-disciplinary clusters.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Fall) | March 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per year, renewable for up to three years per research cluster.
Summary: Supports collaborative, multi-disciplinary faculty projects advancing European studies at Notre Dame's Nanovic Institute.
Key Information: At least one PI must be a Nanovic Faculty Fellow; theme must align with Nanovic research priorities.
This internal grant from the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame funds collaborative, multi-disciplinary faculty research clusters focused on a theme that advances research, scholarship, or creative work in European studies. The program is designed to foster innovative, faculty-led projects that respond to the Nanovic Institute’s research priorities, providing flexibility and autonomy for teams to develop their projects and outputs over time. Funding is intended to support significant outcomes within the grant period, with the possibility of renewal based on annual progress.