Student Research Projects

Since 2021, the Nanovic Institute has offered undergraduate students opportunities to participate in research projects designed by the institute and mentored by faculty and graduate students at the University of Notre Dame and beyond. These projects, which typically take place during winter and summer breaks, help students develop their skills in conducting research, curating a public-facing project, and learning more about a specific topic that deepens their understanding of Europe.

These group student research projects, on topics from comparative healthcare in Europe to art and media as sites for protest and resistance, are designed and delivered with a broad public audience in mind. Students have contributed to the creation of research papers, podcasts, infographics, and digital exhibitions. 

In addition to these group research projects, the institute also organizes ongoing research opportunities centered around a defining theme. Students contribute individually to these wider projects. The first example is the Sites of Memory in Contemporary Europe, a multi-year project to document important sites of contested history throughout Europe. Students contribute during summer breaks while they are already in Europe by analyzing a particular site. The second example is the Nanovic Study Abroad Sustainability Fellows program, which offers students studying at Notre Dame Global locations funding and a platform to pursue research into sustainability topics. Prior topics have included sustainable agriculture, recycling, water quality, and more.

Upcoming student research opportunities will be advertised on the Nanovic website. Students who would like to find out more about these projects may contact Roy Kimmey.