Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame support faculty research, creative projects, and scholarly collaboration in the College of Arts & Letters.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Large Creative & Performing Arts, Global Micro-Residencies, Large Research, Large Henkels, Expanding Research Access) | February 1, 2027 (Franco Faculty Fellowships) | March 1, 2027 (Large Creative & Performing Arts, Large Research, Large Henkels) | April 1, 2027 (Global Micro-Residencies, Research Innovation Collaboratives, Expanding Research Access) | May 31, 2027 (Small Creative & Performing Arts, Small Research, Event Co-Sponsorship, International Conference Travel, Small Henkels, Faculty Training/Professional Development, Publication Grants – rolling)
Funding Amounts: Small grants up to $4,000; large grants up to $25,000; event, travel, and publication support typically $1,500–$10,000; some fellowships and collaborative grants may vary or offer course releases.
Summary: Internal funding for Notre Dame Arts & Letters faculty to support research, creative projects, conferences, professional development, and publication.
Key Information: Most programs are for regular faculty; some grants are rolling, but early application is advised due to limited funds.
Description
The Franco Institute Fellowships & Grants at the University of Notre Dame offer a suite of internal funding opportunities for faculty in the College of Arts & Letters. These programs are designed to support a broad range of scholarly, creative, and professional activities, including research projects, creative arts initiatives, faculty development, academic events, conference travel, and publication efforts. Funding is available through both competitive annual cycles and rolling programs, with specific grants tailored to different project types and career stages. The aim is to foster academic excellence, innovative research, and creative output, often encouraging interdisciplinary and collaborative work.
