Student Annual Research Theme Grant

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Available to Graduate Students

Deadline: The new theme grant will open on September 1, 2026 and continue until funds are exhausted

Funding Amount: $5,000

Restrictions

This competition is open to all graduate students in the College of Arts & Letters.

Purpose

Since 2020, the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good has supported scholarly engagement with particular research themes of timely and enduring importance to society. We are pleased to announce that the theme for Academic Year 2026-2027 is Interdependence.

For more details, and information on how to apply, follow this link to the Annual Research Theme. Students should apply via the student page. 

For additional information and best practices, see the Before You Apply page for graduate students.

Before You Apply

Timing: Academic Year, Summer

Graduate Students: Apply Now