Funding Opportunities
The following resources are available to International Scholars. When applying for funding, be sure to meet with the administrator of that program before submitting an application. The deadlines listed below are for summer funding opportunities, but many of these campus units also offer funding throughout the academic year.
Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures – Summer Language Abroad Grants
2022 deadline: Wednesday, February 9
Kellogg Postgraduate Fellowships
Seniors of the Kellogg International Scholars Program or the International Development Studies Minor who seek funding for work related to sustainable development may apply.
2022 deadline: Monday, May 9
Freshmen and sophomores can apply for the opportunity to pursue their own projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
2022 deadline: Monday, February 28
Juniors can receive funding to conduct original research to be used towards a senior thesis or project.
2022 deadline: Monday, February 28
Summer Entrepreneurial Internships
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors can apply to intern for 8-10 weeks during the summer with a non-governmental organization or policy institute in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East.
2022 deadline: Monday, February 28
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors Notre Dame Students who would like to gain international experience without going abroad can apply for a virtual internship through the Kellogg Institute.
2022 deadline: Monday, April 18
Nanovic Institute Research Grant and Internship Funding
Research grants are awarded for research taking place over fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks. Please see the website for more details and deadlines.
Internship and Service grant summer 2022 deadline: Tuesday, April 5
College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (COS-SURF)
2022 deadline: TBD
Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE)
Undergraduates may apply to CUSE to secure funding for independent research, research assistantship, and other scholarly development activities. Note that CUSE grants cannot be used to fund activities that are eligible for funding by any other unit at Notre Dame.
2022 spring deadline: Sunday, March 13
Summer Comprehensive Grant, DaVinci Multidisciplinary Grant, and American Dream Grant summer 2022 deadline: Friday, April 8
Diana M. Sciola Grant summer 2022 deadline: Saturday, March 19