Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame fund innovative research, creative projects, and scholarly collaboration for Arts & Letters faculty.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Global Micro-Residencies, Large Research, Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Henkels Conference, Expanding Research Access) | March 1, 2027 (Large Research, Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Henkels Conference) | April 1, 2027 (Research Innovation Collaboratives, Expanding Research Access) | February 1, 2027 (Franco Faculty Fellowships) | May 31, 2027 (Small Creative & Performing Arts, Small Research, Event Co-Sponsorship, International Conference Travel, Small Henkels, Publication Grants - rolling final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000/year for major grants; $4,000–$10,000 for small/rolling grants; Research Innovation Collaboratives: $25,000/year plus course release per PI; see below for details.
Summary: Multiple internal grant programs supporting Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty in research, creative projects, conferences, residencies, publications, and professional development.
Description
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. These programs are designed to support innovative research, creative practice, interdisciplinary collaborations, conferences, scholarly publications, global engagement, and faculty development. Funding is available for both individual and collaborative projects, with options ranging from small grants for specific needs to larger, multi-year awards for ambitious research initiatives.
