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.
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.
Webinar with Lewis-Burke & Associates
Join the Franco Institute on Friday, November 13 (12:00-12:45 PM) for a webinar on federal funding opportunities for social science research with Dr. Eve Granatosky and Dr. Naomi Webber of the government relations firm, Lewis-Burke & Associates.
January Faculty Writing Retreat
The Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good will once again host a writing retreat (Monday-Thursday) January 4-7, 2027. The retreat is designed to provide time, space, and structure to help faculty in Arts and Letters make significant progress on scholarly writing projects.
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.
