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Office of Grants and Fellowships

The Office of Grants and Fellowships offers a diverse array of events: workshops, lecture-based information sessions, round table discussions, and one-on-one support for fellowships work. We address topics, opportunities, and skills relevant to all graduate students. Whether you are a specialist in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or STEM fields, whether you are a first-year Master's student or final-year Ph.D. candidate, we can help you secure funding and take the next step towards your career goals. View our list of upcoming events to find the best fit for you!

Ready to meet one-on-one with a fellowship consultant?

Make an appointment: View the policies on our Contact the Team page to make an appointment for a Zoom session or in-person consultation at Bond Hall.
Drop-in hours: Members of the team will be available in the Grad Student Lounge at Duncan Student Center every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. during the fall semester for drop-in hours. Stop by for grant advice or on-the-spot draft reviews!

Funding and Award Opportunities

There are different types of funding and awards available to students at all levels of graduate work. These funds may be used towards research, travel abroad, conference participation, language acquisition, and other professional development opportunities, depending on the award.

Typically, grants are awards that provide money to pursue a specific project within a given timeframe. Fellowships offer financial support for a scholar to do his/her work and to grow as a professional in his/her field. Awards recognize the value of a scholar's work, innovation, and academic merit and may or may not have a monetary component.

Award opportunities can be found on our Canvas page and on the Pivot database.

External Funding

External funding is given by societies, foundations, government agencies, and other entities, and is open to scholars from any institution who are eligible under that funding agency's criteria. Otherwise known as nationally competitive awards, external funding is a way to position yourself as a leading scholar in your field, whether you are just beginning your graduate career, are in dissertation research and writing, or are close to the end of your degree and exploring career options. Explore external opportunities here.

Internal Grants

Internal grants, like the GSPDA, and fellowships, like the Nanovic Institute Dissertation Fellowship are offered through institutes and departments at Notre Dame. They are restricted to Notre Dame students only. Explore internal opportunities here.

Grant Writing Resources

The Office of Grants and Fellowships offers a number of resources uniquely created and tailored for Notre Dame graduate students to assist with all levels of grant writing and professional development.

Email gradgrants@nd.edu to request access to the resources below.

Self-Directed Tutorials for major fellowships on Canvas
Successful application essays from Notre Dame fellowship winners hosted on Box
Personalized, one-on-one consultations with our multidisciplinary Grants and Fellowships team
External fellowships databases provided through Graduate School subscriptions: Pivot and H-Net
Curated lists of awards specific to Notre Dame graduate students based on areas of study, eligibility, and other criteria

Upcoming Deadlines

Federal Grants	Deadline
Fulbright	October 6
NSF GRFP	October 19-23
NDSEG	October 30
DOE SCGSR	November 4
CLS	November (TBD)
DOD SMART	December 4
NIH F31	December 8
DOE CSGF	January (TBD)
Boren	January 20

Foundation Grants	Deadline
Spencer	October 8
HHMI Gilliam	October 27
ACLS Mellon	October 28
Newcombe	November 1
GEM	November 13
CES	December 1
Horowitz	December 1
Google	March (TBD)

Contact the Team

Visit the Grants and Fellowships team page to meet our consultants and schedule an appointment.