The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study awards 10-15 Faculty Fellowships annually to researchers whose work addresses the Institute’s yearly Research Theme.
The announcement of the 2021-2022 Research Theme will be made in May 2020, and the application period will open at that time. Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates.
The application period for 2020-2021 Fellowships on the Nature of Trust is now closed.
Faculty Fellowship Online Application
Research Support
Faculty Fellows typically receive up to half their salary per academic year (up to $75,000), subsidized housing (for those who currently reside outside of the South Bend area), a research allowance of up to $500 per semester, and a private office at the NDIAS. Fellows' home institutions ordinarily provide the remainder of their salaries as well as all benefits, including health insurance.
The NDIAS also provides up to two undergraduate research assistants from the University of Notre Dame to each of its Faculty Fellows, if desired. For more on this program, see ndias.nd.edu/undergraduates.
Eligibility
Faculty Fellowships are open to scholars, scientists, social scientists, and artists in all disciplines who are conducting research on its yearly Research Theme. Faculty Fellows typically have a faculty appointment at their home institution, but these fellowships are also open to independent researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and those who have recently received their Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree.
Scholars from other institutions, researchers at national laboratories, fellows from other institutes, as well as faculty from Notre Dame, are invited to apply.
One goal of the fellowship selection process is the creation of a diverse and collaborative community of scholars with a range of disciplines and academic ranks. Applicants who are members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. There are no citizenship requirements for fellowships: non-U.S. nationals are welcome to apply.
Some preference is given to those who can join the NDIAS for the entire academic year (August - May).
Fellowship Expectations
Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments and to have their primary office at the Institute so they may devote themselves full time to the work outlined in their research proposal and participate fully in the engaging and cooperative community of scholars at the Institute.
All NDIAS Fellows are expected to reside in the South Bend area and to remain in residence at the University of Notre Dame during the period of their fellowship (except for vacation periods, holidays, and University breaks). To facilitate productivity and collaboration, Fellows attend weekly seminars, present their research twice during these seminars, and attend NDIAS retreats, communications workshops and other special events.
Application Requirements
Applications for Faculty Fellowships must be submitted through Interfolio and should include the following:
- Completed online application form;
- Current curriculum vitae (no more than four pages, single-spaced);
- Proposal abstract (no more than 400 words);
- Fellowship research proposal (no more than six pages, double-spaced);
- Proposal bibliography (no more than two pages, single-spaced);
- Three letters of reference (please see FAQ document for common questions about reference letters);
- One writing sample (from faculty residential applicants who have completed doctoral or other terminal degrees within the past five years);
- (Optional) up to two pages of non-text materials supporting the research proposal;
- (Optional) cover letter.
In the research proposal, applicants should provide an explanation of the project they intend to pursue at the NDIAS, including:
- How the proposed research aligns with the mission of the Institute (see ndias.nd.edu/about);
- Preliminary objectives for the research to be conducted (this section should include an overview of the project, intended results [such as whether the research might result in a book, refereed journal article, art work, etc.], and the expected audience);
- The proposed work plan (including what research or work has already been accomplished, what will be done during the fellowship period, the methodology to be employed, and the organization of the scholarly project, book, or other work expected from research conducted during the fellowship).
Because our application reviewers are scholars from a wide range of disciplines, applicants should ensure that the significance and originality of their project and explanations of relevant methodologies and project objectives are stated clearly for specialists outside of the applicant’s field.
Faculty Fellowship Online Application
If you have questions about the the application process for our Faculty Fellowships, please visit our FAQ page. Additional questions may be directed to Kristian Olsen, NDIAS Fellowships Program Manager, at kolsen1@nd.edu.