Programs Offered
For Faculty
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Expanding Research Access Grant
up to $10,000
Biannual deadline dates are the second Tuesday in October and second Tuesday in February
These internal grants may support open access publishing, translations, and diverse scholarly products designed to expand the reach of scholarly research to the wider public.
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Faculty Language Development Grants
Funding Amount: Up to $5,500
Deadline is the first Monday in February
This fund is designed for those who are already somewhat proficient in a language and want to enhance their skills based on goals related to research, scholarship, or creative works
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Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grants
Funding Amount: Variable, depending on activity
Proposals accepted at any time except between June 1 and July 31
This initiative is intended to promote collaborative research among faculty from different disciplines with shared interests and to support the preparation and submission of competitive proposals for external grants.
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International Conference Grants
Funding Amount: Up to $1,000
Proposals are accepted at any time except June 1 to July 31. Submissions must be completed one month in advance of the conference. No post awards will be given.
Partial support is available to faculty members who present a paper or poster at a professionally organized conference located outside of the United States.
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Large Henkels Conference Grants
Funding Amount: Up to $20,000
Biannual deadlines: second Tuesday in October and February – October 10, 2023 and February 13, 2024.
Grants of up to $20,000 to cover the costs of: an academic conference on campus or in one of the University’s Global Gateways, a series of lectures or performances, or a single, significant visiting lecturer or performer.
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Large Research Grants
Funding Amount: $2,500 - $15,000
Biannual deadline dates are the second Tuesday in October and second Tuesday in February
These internal grants can help fund preliminary work or data collection that may enable faculty to be more competitive for external grants and fellowships
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Newberry Library Travel Grant
Varies
Rolling until funds are exhausted
Faculty and graduate students may apply for travel funds to support transportation and, when necessary, lodging for research at the Newberry Library or participation in its scholarly programs.
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Publication Grants
Funding Amount: Variable, depending on activity
Proposals are accepted at any time except June 1 to July 31
ISLA offers three types of grants to assist with the publication of peer-reviewed scholarly monographs. Grants are available to defray publication costs, subsidize the acquisition of images and permissions, and support professional indexing
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Research Innovation Labs
$15,000 per year plus course releases for PIs
February 13, 2024
The College of Arts and Letters and the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts (ISLA) invite proposals for an inaugural cluster of Research Innovation Labs, to begin work during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Small Creative and Performing Arts Grants
Up to $2,500
Proposals accepted at any time except from June 1 to July 31
This grant category is for proposals from regular faculty to support the creative and performing arts.
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Small Henkels Lecture or Mini-Conference Grants
Funding Amount: Up to $3,000
Proposals are accepted at any time except June 1 to July 31. All proposals for a Small Henkels Grant must be submitted at least one month before the event.
ISLA can provide partial support (up to $3,000) for academic conferences or lectures held on the Notre Dame campus.
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Small Research Grants
Up to $2,500
Proposals accepted at any time except from June 1 to July 31
This grant category is for proposals from regular faculty for research travel, undergraduate summer student research assistance, research materials, and other costs of carrying out research
For Undergraduate Students
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American Dream Grant
Max Award: $4,500
April 5, 2024
The American Dream Summer Grant Program, sponsored by the Prochaska Family, supports research or creative projects on topics exploring the American Dream.
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Conference Presentation Grant
Up to $1,000
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, until April 15. Students must submit their application at least one month in advance of the conference presentation. For graduating seniors, the conference needs to take place by May 1.
Conference Presentation Grants support opportunities for undergraduates (juniors and seniors only) to present their work – commonly a paper or poster – at domestic and international conferences.
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DaVinci Multidisciplinary Grant
Up to $4,500
April 5, 2024
Support for Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Projects
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Diana M. Sciola Grant
Up to $5,000
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until March 15, 2024; Seniors must apply by January 31.
The Diana M. Sciola Endowment for Excellence supports projects that study the various ways in which the Catholic tradition has influenced art throughout the ages
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Kennedy Scholars Fellowship
Up to $5,000
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Specific deadlines apply to projects involving travel (see details).
The Kennedy Scholars Fellowship supports senior thesis research projects from students who participated in the London Global Gateway's Kennedy Scholars Seminar after their semester in London has ended.
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Research Access and Mentoring Program (RAMP)
$3500 stipend, room and board, up to $1500 research allowance, and tuition for one 3-credit summer course.
February 2, 2024
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Research and Materials Grant
Up to $1,750
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until March 15, 2024; Seniors must apply by January 31.
Research and Materials Grants support research activities and creative endeavors
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Senior Thesis Grant
Max Award: $2,500
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Seniors must apply by January 31; Juniors must apply by March 15, 2024
Senior Thesis Grants support research conducted to fulfill the requirements for a thesis
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Summer Comprehensive Grant
Up to $5,000
April 5, 2024
The Summer Comprehensive Grant supports a broad array of Arts and Letters research and creative projects
For Graduate Students
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American Dream Grant
Max Award: $4,500
April 5, 2024
The American Dream Summer Grant Program, sponsored by the Prochaska Family, supports research or creative projects on topics exploring the American Dream.
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Diana M. Sciola Grant
Up to $5,000
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until March 15, 2024; Seniors must apply by January 31.
The Diana M. Sciola Endowment for Excellence supports projects that study the various ways in which the Catholic tradition has influenced art throughout the ages
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Graduate Student Research Award (GSRA)
Max Award: $4,000
October 6, 2023 & March 8, 2024
GSRA awards assist graduate students with expenses related to research or creative projects that their departments are unable to meet
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Podcasting for Graduate Students
ISLA covers the tuition fees
November 6, 2023
Podcasting for Humanities Graduate Students: Storytelling for a Modern Audience from January 8–12, 2024