Undergraduate Student Opportunities
Conduct RESEARCH in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Gain RESOURCES to prepare you and fund your research
Build RELATIONSHIPS with faculty and peers
Now more than ever, the world needs individuals with the desire, skills, and adaptability to engage in important global issues amid ever changing landscapes. The Kellogg Institute provides Notre Dame undergraduates with exceptional opportunities in international research and global experiential learning, preparing students with the training and skills needed to adapt and engage in meaningful work, whether in the field or in an office, abroad or from home. Learn more about Kellogg opportunities to challenge yourself, advance your academic goals, connect with partners from around the world, and engage in meaningful work on global issues.
Upcoming undergraduate Events
Fall 2026
August
Saturday, August 22, 1-2:30pm
Keough School of Global Affairs Welcome Weekend
First year students! Stop by the Kellogg Institute table at the Keough School of Global Affairs’ Welcome Weekend event to learn about the programs we offer to help you dive into international research around the theme of global democracy in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Jenkins and Nanovic Halls
Monday, August 24, 5-7pm
Kellogg International Scholars Program Sophomore Orientation
This meeting serves as an introduction and orientation to the Program for all incoming sophomores. We will discuss expectations, requirements, and resources, and sophomores will have a chance to network with each other and take photos for the website.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies Room C103
Wednesday, August 26, 5:30-7:30pm
Kellogg International Scholars Program Meeting
This meeting serves as the first meeting of the academic year for all International Scholars where students will reconnect, discuss program updates, and learn about new opportunities available to Scholars this year.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies Room C103
ISP students must register for this event.
Monday, August 31, 4-6pm
Kellogg Undergraduate Student Programs Fall Kickoff
Kick off the new year with your Kellogg community! Reconnect with friends, meet other peers from across Kellogg programs, and enjoy food from the Bite With Mee food truck. Whether you’re swapping summer stories or making new connections, join us to start the year off right! Students in Kellogg programs are encouraged to attend. Open to all undergraduate students across campus.
Quad between Jenkins Nanovic and DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
September
Thursday, September 3, 6:30-7:30pm
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program – Information Meeting
Attend this meeting to learn more about this research program and how to apply. Selected students will gain research skills by participating in a variety of workshops, and will be placed in a research assistant pool to work on short term research projects with Kellogg Faculty Fellows.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies Room C103
Thursday, September 10, 6:30-7:30pm
Kellogg Developing Researchers Meeting – Returning Students
Welcome back, Kellogg Developing Researchers! Students will gather to start off the new academic year and learn about new program innovations and research projects for the year.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies room C103
Register for this event.
Thursday, September 10
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program – Deadline to apply
Thursday, September 17, 4-5pm
Student Coffee with Kellogg Institute Visiting Fellows
The Kellogg Visiting Fellows program brings together outstanding scholars from around the world to pursue and share their research on the theme of global democracy. Undergraduate students of the Kellogg Institute are invited to join this group of scholars for coffee and informal conversation.
Kellogg Commons, Hesburgh Center for International Studies
KI student program participants may register for this event.
Monday, September 21, 6:30-7:30pm
Kellogg International Scholars Meeting
Hesburgh Center for International Studies
All ISP students must register for this event.
Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:15pm
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program Orientation
Newly accepted students of the Program will gather to meet each other and learn about research opportunities and workshops available to them. Find out all that is available to you as a new Kellogg Developing Researcher.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies Room C103
October
Monday, October 12, 6:30-8:00pm
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program Meeting
KDR students attending this meeting will have the option to choose between two trainings. This session will count as one of the three required trainings for the semester.
Jenkins and Nanovic Halls, Rooms 1030 and 1050
Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-7:30pm
Kellogg International Scholars Meeting
Hesburgh Center for International Studies Room C103
All ISP students must register for this event.
November
Thursday, November 12, 6:15-8:00pm
Research Catalyst: Discover, Connect & Build Your Path
Research at Notre Dame is more than just a graduation requirement—it’s a way to find a niche, build a network, and gain valuable skills to use after you leave campus.
Whether you’re curious about a specific topic or want to see how "research skills" actually translate to a career, this event is designed to show you the ropes. You’ll hear from upperclassmen and young alumni who have used these tools to launch their own projects and navigate their professional lives.
Hesburgh Center for International Studies
December
Monday, December 7
Kellogg Developing Researchers Program – Deadline to apply
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