Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at Notre Dame fund faculty research, creative projects, and academic collaboration in the College of Arts & Letters across diverse disciplines and project scales.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Research, Large Henkels, Global Micro-Residencies, Expanding Research Access) | March 1, 2027 (Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Research, Large Henkels) | April 1, 2027 (Global Micro-Residencies, Expanding Research Access, Research Innovation Collaboratives) | May 31, 2027 (Small Creative & Performing Arts, Small Research, Event Co-Sponsorship, International Conference Travel, Small Henkels, Faculty Training, Publication Grants - rolling) | February 10, 2026 (Global Micro-Residencies application materials)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 (large grants); $4,000–$10,000 (small/rolling); $25,000/year for collaboratives; see program for details.
Summary: Suite of internal grants supporting Notre Dame faculty research, creative arts, conferences, international collaboration, professional development, and publication in the College of Arts & Letters.
Key Information: Most programs are open to regular Notre Dame faculty; application limits, eligibility, and allowable expenses vary by grant type.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame provide a comprehensive portfolio of internal funding opportunities for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. These programs are designed to advance innovative research, creative projects, faculty development, conferences, global collaboration, and scholarly publication. Funding is available for both large-scale initiatives and smaller, rolling projects, with multiple deadlines and grant types tailored to diverse faculty needs and career stages.
