Fostering research on enduring questions
From getting projects off the ground to sharing their impact with the world, the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good ensures College of Arts & Letters faculty and students at all levels get the research support they need and the scholarly recognition they deserve.
Public writing workshop with Commonweal magazine
On Wednesday, October 28, the Franco Institute will host editors from Commonweal magazine for workshops focused on writing liberal arts scholarship for the public.
Webinar with the National Endowment for the Humanities
Join the Franco Institute for a virtual information session with Jason Boffetti, Senior Program Officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities. This webinar will take place 12:00-12:45 PM eastern on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Large Faculty Grants Deadline
November 1 is the deadline for various large grants for faculty including the Global Micro-Residencies, Creative and Performing Arts Grants, Henkels Conference Grants, and Research Grants.
2026-2027 Annual Research Theme: Interdependence
We are pleased to announce that the Franco Institute’s annual research theme for 2026-2027 is Interdependence. With this year’s theme, we invite proposals that probe the interrelations of species, communities, ideas, and economies, past and present.
