Ukrainian Studies Hub Research Grant
Internal — University of Notre Dame only
The Ukrainian Studies Hub Research Grant from the University of Notre Dame funds faculty-led research advancing scholarship on Ukraine, with a focus on collaboration and impactful academic publications.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; decisions typically within 6 weeks during academic year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typical project duration is 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports faculty-led research projects that advance scholarly understanding of Ukraine and Ukrainian Studies, prioritizing impactful, publication-oriented outcomes and collaboration with Ukrainian Catholic University.
Key Information: Notre Dame faculty must be lead applicants; UCU faculty may participate as partners.
Description
The Ukrainian Studies Hub Research Grant, administered by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, provides competitive funding for faculty-led research projects that deepen scholarly understanding of Ukraine and Ukrainian Studies. The program emphasizes projects engaging with normative dimensions—such as religious and moral aspects, attention to marginalized populations, human development, resilience, recovery, and challenges of justice and peace. Collaborative projects with faculty from Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) are strongly encouraged and prioritized. The grant aims to generate impactful academic outputs, especially peer-reviewed publications, that contribute to Notre Dame’s commitment to Ukraine and its partnership with UCU, and to the broader fields of European studies, justice, and human development.
