Speaker Support Grant
The Nanovic Institute's Speaker Support Grant funds faculty to bring scholars to Notre Dame or global sites for lectures and events focused on European studies.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (fall cycle) | March 3, 2027 (spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 for speakers traveling from Europe; up to $2,500 for speakers traveling within Europe or from the U.S.; honoraria capped at $250–$750 per engagement.
Summary: Supports Nanovic Faculty Fellows in bringing scholars and professionals to Notre Dame or select global sites for lectures and events on European studies topics.
Key Information: Eligibility restricted to Nanovic Faculty Fellows; proposals reviewed twice annually.
Description
The Speaker Support Grant, offered by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, is designed to enrich the university's intellectual life by supporting faculty-led efforts to invite scholars and professionals to speak on topics important to European studies. The grant enables Nanovic Faculty Fellows to bring visiting speakers to Notre Dame, South Bend, or select Notre Dame Global sites (Dublin, Kylemore Abbey, London, and Rome). These visits foster engagement with faculty and students through lectures, class visits, seminars, and other academic programming focused on European issues, advancing European studies initiatives and strengthening the academic community.
