Ukrainian Studies Hub Research Grant

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Ukrainian Studies Hub Research Grant

The Ukrainian Studies Hub within the Nanovic Institute for European Studies invites proposals for research projects on Ukraine and Ukrainian Studies on a rolling basis. Grant awards of up to $20,000 will be considered. Projects should have a duration of 12-24 months.

The grant review committee will prioritize projects exploring normative aspects of Ukrainian Studies (e.g., religious aspects, moral aspects, special attention to the peripheries and the most vulnerable, aspects of integral human development, aspects of resilience and recovery, challenges of justice and peace, etc.). The committee will also prioritize proposals jointly developed with our faculty colleagues at Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU). The projects are expected to serve Notre Dame’s commitment to Ukraine and Notre Dame’s partnership with UCU. The projects are also expected to lead to academic outputs, especially publications.

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Details

The Nanovic Institute through its Ukrainian Studies Hub is launching a research project grant program to deepen Notre Dame’s links to Ukraine, especially UCU, and to deepen Notre Dame’s contribution to academic research in the area of Ukrainian Studies. Project selection for the grants will be competitive and made in consultation with the leadership of Ukrainian Catholic University.

  • Grant funding will be available for research projects with a duration of 12-24 months on topics related to Ukraine and Ukrainian Studies.

  • Projects developed jointly with UCU faculty will be prioritized.

  • Priority will also be given to projects that address normative issues within the field of Ukrainian Studies (e.g., religion, ethics, integral human development, a focus on peripheries and the most vulnerable, resilience, recovery, justice and peace, etc.).

  • Successful grant proposals will receive awards between $10,000 and $20,000.

  • Proposals from all disciplines (humanities, social sciences, global affairs, business, law, architecture, engineering, sciences, and the arts) will be accepted; interdisciplinary projects are welcome.

  • It is expected that each research project will lead to academic outputs (especially publications and joint events) and include an international dissemination strategy.

  • Each project may have one or two Principal Investigators (PIs) and can have additional Co-PIs. One PI has to be from Notre Dame. An additional PI from UCU is encouraged.

  • Project proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds made available for the current AY are depleted. It is anticipated that there will be a minimum of 5 research awards per academic year. A faculty committee will issue a decision within four weeks.

  • This AY 2024-25 grant program will also be available in AY 2025-26.

Eligibility

For PIs of the University of Notre Dame

Regular full-time faculty and special professional faculty of the University of Notre Dame are eligible to apply. Projects that include undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.

For PIs of Ukrainian Catholic University

Regular full-time faculty of Ukrainian Catholic University are eligible to apply in partnership with an eligible University of Notre Dame faculty member, who should submit the proposal on behalf of the research team. Projects that include undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.

Expenses

Budgets should be constructed to maximize funding to Ukrainian research partners and to cover core research activities. Full details of all anticipated costs/activities must be clearly itemized and budget justification will be required. The budget plan should indicate spending over the full duration of the proposed project.

Eligible Expenses

  • Research/data-gathering expenses

  • Research grants for Ukrainian partners:

    • UCU faculty Principal Investigator may receive up to $5,000 for the duration of the project (12-24 months)

    • 1 Co-Principal Investigator may receive up to $3,000 for the duration of the project (12-24 months)

    • 2 student researchers may receive up to $500 per semester (up to 2 semesters each)

  • Research funds for Notre Dame students (paid hourly)

  • Costs associated with organizing meetings and workshops related to the research projects (e.g., travel, lodging, meals, etc.)

  • Expenses associated with the creation and dissemination of outputs 

Ineligible Expenses

  • Capital equipment expenses (>$5,000)

  • Computer costs

  • Course buyouts or additional pay for ND faculty researchers

Questions?

Please direct your questions to Morgan Munsen, Ph.D., Senior Research and Partnerships Program Manager at the Nanovic Institute (morgan.munsen@nd.edu).

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