Research

The Nanovic Institute funds and supports the research of a wide community of scholars across career stages, including affiliated faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates. The institute also welcomes and hosts a growing community of visiting scholars, particularly from Eastern Europe, through the Catholic Universities Partnership. Drawing upon this deep expertise in history, theology, philosophy, political science, the fine arts, and European languages and cultures, the institute offers rich perspectives on the historical, ethical, religious, and aesthetic dimensions of Europe.

The Nanovic Institute’s research is guided by two interconnected priorities. Since its founding, the institute has supported research that explores the evolving ideas, cultures, beliefs, and institutions that shape contemporary Europe. As one of the core academic units of the Keough School of Global Affairs, the institute is also poised to make significant contributions to a deeper understanding of Integral Human Development and the intersection of humanities and policy.

Since 2023, the Nanovic Institute has crafted an annual research report, documenting the work of its faculty fellows, students, staff, and partners with particular attention to how this work fits within the academic field of European studies. It pays particular attention to the outputs of research endeavors within each year and points to how these milestones point the way toward the strategic priorities of the institute.

Read the Most Recent Research Report

Previous year's reports may be found in our research reports and publications archive.