Research Innovation Collaboratives
Notre Dame's Franco Institute funds interdisciplinary teams for innovative research or creative projects in the humanities, arts, global Catholicism, or sustainability, supporting impactful collaborative scholarship.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per year for two years, plus one course release per Arts & Letters PI; possible renewal for a third year
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects at Notre Dame with funding and course relief for Arts & Letters faculty.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The Research Innovation Collaboratives program from the Franco Institute at the University of Notre Dame provides substantial support for collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives. The program is designed to foster innovative scholarship that transcends departmental and disciplinary boundaries, encouraging teams to pursue ambitious research, creative projects, or public engagement activities. Each funded collaborative receives both financial resources and course relief for principal investigators (PIs) in the College of Arts & Letters, with the aim of advancing impactful research and creative work within and beyond the university.
Collaboratives may take the form of humanities, arts, global Catholic research, or sustainability-focused projects, and are encouraged to involve diverse team members and activities including public events, scholarly publications, and outreach.
