GRANTS FOR KELLOGG FACULTY FELLOWS

Research Collaborator Visit Grant

The Kellogg Research Collaborator Grant supports short-term, high-impact visits to Notre Dame (up to 3 weeks) by active research partners or co-authors working with Kellogg Faculty Fellows

 

The Kellogg Research Collaborator Grant supports short-term, high-impact visits to Notre Dame (up to 3 weeks) by active research partners or co-authors working with Kellogg Faculty Fellows. These visits are intended to be focused, intensive work periods that advance the completion of a specific scholarly output – such as a co-authored journal article, book manuscript, chapter, or a jointly authored policy paper or working paper – with a thematic emphasis aligned with the priorities of the Institute.

Faculty hosts are responsible for organizing the visit, managing communications, arranging travel and lodging, coordinating research activities, and submitting the post-visit report; the Kellogg Institute would provide guidance on reimbursement.

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Submission deadlines for Academic Year 2025-26: 

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026

 

 

The complete application must include:

  • A brief abstract (150 words) summarizing the purpose and focus of the collaborative visit
  • A project proposal that clearly outlines:
    • The research question or objective to be advanced during the visit
    • The international focus or dimension of the research, if applicable
    • The project’s alignment with the Kellogg Institute’s thematic priorities
    • The background and scholarly significance of the collaboration
    • The current stage of the research project and rationale for this visit
    • The anticipated scholarly product (e.g., co-authored article, book chapter)
    • The specific contributions of the visiting collaborator
    • The involvement of students in the project, if applicable
  • A proposed agenda for the visit, including a day-by-day schedule of writing sessions, meetings, or any other formal/informal events
  • An abbreviated CV (2–3 pages) for both the Faculty Fellow and the visiting collaborator
  • A short bio (150–200 words) for the visiting collaborator
  • A detailed line-item budget (using Kellogg’s budget template) outlining airfare, lodging, per diem, etc.
  • A brief narrative budget justification, explaining the rationale for the visit’s length and scope, and how the cost estimates were developed

 

Budget Template

Allowable Expenses

Funding is available to cover the following expenses:

  • Round-trip, economy-class airfare
  • Lodging
  • Per diem for meals and incidentals, in accordance with Notre Dame travel policy

Honoraria are not available with this grant. Faculty hosts are encouraged to seek supplemental support for extended visits or additional costs beyond the standard award.

Funding Amount

The award amount is up to $3,000 per visit.

 

Criteria

Proposals for the Research Collaborator Grant will be evaluated by an interdisciplinary committee of Kellogg Faculty Fellows. Accordingly, applicants should ensure that the purpose, significance, and outcomes of the collaboration are clearly communicated to reviewers from a range of disciplines.

Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with Kellogg’s core research themes
  • Clarity and scholarly merit of the joint project, including its potential to produce a high-impact scholarly output
  • Potential for publication
  • Demonstrated engagement between the host and visitor, including the visitor’s substantive role in the project
  • Budgetary appropriateness, including whether the requested funds are reasonable, well-justified, and necessary for the success of the visit
  • Contribution to the host’s research scholarship and the intellectual life of the Kellogg Institute
  • Engagement of students in the project
  • Overall quality and professionalism of the proposal, including writing clarity, completeness, and attention to detail
Eligibility

This opportunity is open only to Kellogg Faculty Fellows. Proposals must focus on research that aligns with the Institute’s core themes. Invited guests must be current co-authors or research collaborators who are actively engaged in a joint project with the faculty host.