Eligibility/Grant Requirements

Full-time regular members of the Notre Dame faculty, library faculty, and special professional faculty are eligible to apply.

Funding

Funding is available for a variety of collaborations, but preference will be given to those that promote ongoing relationships between Notre Dame and Asia and will have a measurable impact both on the local academic community and in increasing Notre Dame’s engagement in the region.

The types of collaborations might include but are not limited to the following:

• Initiating collaborative research projects (travel, research costs, etc.)
• Sponsoring research conferences and workshops
• Supporting educational ventures (faculty and staff exchanges, workshops, etc.)

Individual grants will not normally exceed $10,000, although proposals for ND faculty teams that also include Notre Dame graduate students may request up to $15,000. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate other sources of funding or cost sharing which will complement the Asia Research Collaboration Grant funding. Other sources of funding may include funds dedicated to the proposed research collaboration by the international collaborators’ universities. Cost sharing must ensure that covered expenses are mutually exclusive.

Awards may support expenses incurred only at Notre Dame or by Notre Dame faculty.

Expenses

Full details of all anticipated costs/activities must be clearly itemized. Budget justification is required.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:

• Travel: Travel expenses associated with the international collaboration and/or conducting the proposed research. This includes airfare, ground transportation, accommodation and per diem.*
• Personnel: Partial Notre Dame graduate student stipend and benefits and undergraduate research assistant support (graduate and undergraduate student assistants must be involved in the faculty fellow’s collaborative research and writing in ways that contribute to the student’s intellectual formation). Please note that you must allow approximately an additional 13.5% for fringe benefits for graduate students.
• Participant Support: Program participation incentives; modest honoraria.
• Research Administration/Supplies: Includes costs associated with research administration (e.g., interviews, surveys, on-line collection of data), research materials, computer software (not hardware), books, manuscripts.

*PLEASE NOTE:

Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses will be made in accordance with these per diem allowances:

• 1-14 days - UP TO 75% of US State Dept per diem
• 15+ days - UP TO 50% of US State Dept per diem

Ineligible Expenses

• Clerical or secretarial help
• The hiring of research assistants employed by and working at Asian universities will not be funded through this grant program
• Publication costs
• Faculty salary
• Conference attendance costs

Application Guidelines

To request funding from the Asia Research Collaboration Grant program, please submit a proposal to NDG’s submissions manager.

Please review the sample application questions to prepare your application, noting that you will need to upload the following supporting documents:

Budget and budget justification: supply detailed budget identifying and explaining all anticipated expenditures

• Budget Template
• Fully justify any proposed travel
• Description of other funds secured or applied for
• Letter from the Asian PI/collaborator indicating their willingness and ability to participate in the proposed collaborative initiative including their goals for the collaboration
• Curriculum vitae: (three-page maximum) for each faculty who is involved in the project (please note that the indicated page maximum is a strict limit)

Asia Research Collaboration Grant SAMPLE Form

Criteria for Evaluating Proposals

A faculty-led committee will use the following criteria to evaluate proposals:

• Quality of the proposal, including its potential for new or sustainable collaboration between Notre Dame and Asia, on research, and/or on the education and training of students
• Potential for academic publication, particularly co-publication
• Reach: breadth and depth of impact of the proposed project
• Budgetary appropriateness and cost-sharing with other universities
• Future plans for seeking funding for the project concept, external to ND

Follow-up Report

Successful applicants are required to submit a final report no later than one month after the end date of the award. The report should include:

• A summary of the activities funded by the award and significant results achieved, including evidence that the project contributed to the collaboration between Notre Dame and Asia.
• Any publications or manuscripts resulting from the award..
• Submit brief updates (and pictures, if applicable) of any development related to the grant funding that is newsworthy (e.g., conference, launch of new program), including any relevant feedback from collaborators in greater Asia.
• Reference the Notre Dame Global Asia Research Collaboration Grant, Notre Dame Beijing, Notre Dame Hong Kong, and Notre Dame Mumbai as applicable, in any relevant publications.

Contact

For more information about NDG’s faculty engagement and research programs, please contact:

Geraldine Meehan
Senior Director of Faculty Engagement and Global Research
Notre Dame Global
Email: gmeehan@nd.edu
Phone: 574 631-7742

For information regarding Notre Dame Beijing please contact:

Jingyu Wang
Director
Notre Dame Beijing
Email: jwang15@nd.edu

For information regarding Notre Dame Hong Kong please contact:

Catherine Leung
Director
Notre Dame Hong Kong
Email: cleung1@nd.edu

For information regarding Notre Dame Mumbai please contact:

Dhiraj Mehra
Director
Notre Dame Mumbai
Email: dmehra@nd.edu

Overview

The University of Notre Dame du Lac (ND), USA and Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU), Ukraine are delighted to announce the continuation of the ND-UCU Faculty Collaboration Grant Program. At ND, Notre Dame Research and Notre Dame Global are partnering to support this joint initiative.

Through this jointly advertised program both institutions are inviting proposals for joint faculty research projects with the potential to both achieve international recognition and to generate sustainable research projects for both institutions. Project selection for the Faculty Collaboration Grant Program will be competitive and made jointly by ND and UCU.

Funding and Grants

• Funding will be available for joint research projects of variable lengths of time and as follows: up to US$50,000.00 for a 1-year joint project and up to US$100,000.00 for a 2-year joint project
• Eligible recipients of the 2022-23 ND-UCU Faculty Collaboration Grant Program are invited to submit proposals for a scaled-up project on the basis of their original project. A maximum of two such proposals may be selected for funding

Research conducted pursuant to this Program is expected to be conducted primarily at the home university of the grant awardee.

Eligibility at the University of Notre Dame

Regular full-time faculty and special professional faculty of ND are eligible to apply. Projects which include both graduate and undergraduate students are welcomed.

Eligibility at Ukrainian Catholic University

Regular full-time faculty of UCU are eligible to apply. Projects with undergraduate and graduate students are welcomed.

Criteria

Proposals from all disciplines and interdisciplinary projects are welcomed.

Proposals related to the following key areas are particularly encouraged with the areas and listed subthemes intended to be merely indicative rather than exhaustive:

Topic 1: Ethical Infrastructure and Leadership for Resilient Democracies

Russia’s war against Ukraine has highlighted the need to rethink the principles of democratic culture and social ethics. This research topic explores how Ukraine's fight for freedom reveals the vulnerabilities and potential of democratic values during existential threats. The goal is to develop new ethical frameworks and leadership models that can strengthen democracies globally, ensuring their resilience against authoritarian regimes.

Topic 2: Data Science for the Common Good

Data science, data analytics, data engineering, and many other data-related fields provide enormous opportunities for interdisciplinary research initiatives that improve our personal and societal lives. With its multidisciplinary nature, data science offers more than just enhancements to business processes or scientific discoveries. It has the power to protect a nation, aid those in need, modernize a country, and drive our society and economy forward. The aim of this research topic is to develop UCU’s capabilities in applying data science to societal needs and strengthen both, ND and UCU, as leaders in data science for the common good.

Topic 3: Religious Freedom

Ukraine's religious diversity and historical experiences make it a unique context for studying religious freedom. This research examines the challenges faced by religious communities during Russia’s aggression, including persecution and the Russian Orthodox Church's role in justifying the war. This research topic aims to perform interdisciplinary study of the historical circumstances of the formation and current state and problems of religious freedom and to provide insights for developing a balanced state religious policy that respects religious freedom while addressing national security concerns.

Topic 4: Collective Trauma and Collective Healing

This research explores the socio-cultural-psychological factors influencing collective trauma, resilience, and healing among various Ukrainian populations affected by the war, including military personnel, veterans, and civilians. The research topic also aims to develop public policies, social practices, educational programs, and public rituals for collective trauma healing, emphasizing the role of education, culture, spirituality, and social inclusion.

Topic 5: Mental Health of Veterans

The ongoing war has exacerbated mental health challenges in Ukraine, particularly among veterans. This research topic focuses on understanding the prevalence of mental health disorders, such as depression and PTSD, and developing effective rehabilitation and support services. The study aims to improve mental health outcomes and contribute to the recovery and well-being of Ukraine’s population, particularly veterans.

Topic 6: The Moral and Religious Dimension of Security

Reflecting on the moral failures that have allowed conflicts to persist despite post-World War II initiatives, this research explores the ethical and religious underpinnings of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It aims to analyze the moral assumptions behind the conflict and propose a value-based security framework that can prevent future conflicts and promote global peace.

Outcomes

Plans for international dissemination of the research output should be outlined in the proposal with the following outcomes required:

• Co-Publication(s)
• An application to an external funding body

Other measurable outcomes or impacts are encouraged as relevant to the discipline(s).

Expenses

Full details of all anticipated costs/expenses must be clearly itemized. The budget plan should indicate spending over the full duration of the proposed project. Budget justification will be required. Augmentation of the grants by the Colleges and departments is allowed.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Expenses for the ND-UCU Faculty Collaboration Grant Program can include:

• A research grant for the UCU faculty Principal Investigator at a rate of up to $500 per month to a maximum of $12,000 over a 24-month period*
• A research grant of $2500 per semester (up to 4 semesters) for an additional UCU faculty co-principal investigator. A maximum of 2 co-principal investigators may receive a grant. (The maximum over 2 semesters is $10,000 and over 4 semesters is $20,000)
• A research grant of $1,500 per student per semester (up to 4 semesters) for up to 2 undergraduate or masters level students at either/both UCU and ND
• Partial graduate research assistant and post-doctoral fellow stipends and benefits, with approval from the relevant authorizers
• Research/Data gathering expenses:

1. Equipment and supplies necessary for the research
2. Equipment and supplies purchased by a university becomes the property of that university
3. Payment to human subjects

Approval of payment and/or incentives is dependent on working with NDR Research Compliance and Integrity

• Library acquisitions or other resources with relevance to project

To the extent library or other resources are available and able to be accessed for this project, they may be considered eligible expenses. Acquisition of, access to, and ultimate use of electronic library materials or other resources will be assessed and determined as projects are defined and approved for funding in order to ensure that appropriate licensing arrangements can be put into place under acceptable terms. The Library cannot commit to acquiring materials at the request of a faculty member, or any other PI, without first confirming that the materials fit with its general collections policy.  Notre Dame faculty are advised to contact Erika Hosselkus, Associate University Librarian (ehosselk@nd.edu) should they want to include library acquisitions at ND as part of their proposal 

• Research travel to conduct the proposed work*
• Manuscript editing and/or translation services

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the unpredictable nature of the conflict in Ukraine and high risks associated with such travel, ND awardees must have any proposed trips to Ukraine (or other high risk travel country) reviewed by the University Travel Review Committee. Details about the travel review process and materials required can be found here.

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES

• Faculty academic year course reduction, academic year salary and summer salary for faculty are not covered expenses
• Publication costs

The Notre Dame-Ukrainian Catholic University Faculty Collaboration Grant Program is contingent upon ND and UCU entering into a mutually acceptable written agreement.

Eligibility/Grant Requirements

Full-time regular members of the Notre Dame faculty, library faculty, and special professional faculty are eligible to apply.

Funding

Funding is offered up to $10,000 and is available for a variety of collaborations. Preference will be given to those that promote ongoing relationships between Notre Dame and Sub-Sahara Africa and will have a measurable impact both on the local academic community and in increasing Notre Dame’s engagement in the region.

The types of collaborations might include but are not limited to the following:

• Initiating collaborative research projects (travel, research costs, etc.)
• Sponsoring research conferences and workshops
• Supporting educational ventures (faculty and staff exchanges, workshops, etc.)

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate other sources of funding or cost sharing that will complement the Sub-Sahara Africa Research Collaboration Grant funding. Other sources of funding may include funds dedicated to the proposed research collaboration by the international collaborators’ universities. Cost sharing must ensure that covered expenses are mutually exclusive.

Awards may support expenses incurred only at Notre Dame or by Notre Dame faculty.

Expenses

Full details of all anticipated costs/activities must be clearly itemized. Budget justification is required.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:

• Travel: Travel expenses associated with the international collaboration and/or conducting the proposed research. This includes airfare, ground transportation, accommodation and per diem.*
• Personnel: Partial Notre Dame graduate student stipend and benefits and undergraduate research assistant support (graduate and undergraduate student assistants must be involved in the faculty fellow’s collaborative research and writing in ways that contribute to the student’s intellectual formation). Please note that you must allow approximately an additional 13.5% for fringe benefits for graduate students.
• Participant Support: Program participation incentives; modest honoraria.
• Research Administration/Supplies: Includes costs associated with research administration (e.g., interviews, surveys, on-line collection of data), research materials, computer software (not hardware), books, manuscripts.

*PLEASE NOTE: Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses will be made in accordance with these per diem allowances:

• 1-14 days - UP TO 75% of US State Dept per diem
• 15+ days - UP TO 50% of US State Dept per diem

Ineligible Expenses

• Clerical or secretarial help
• The hiring of research assistants employed by and working at Sub-Sahara African universities will not be funded through this grant program
• Publication costs
• Faculty salary
• Conference attendance costs

Application Guidelines

To request funding from the Sub-Sahara Africa Research Collaboration Grant program, please submit a proposal to NDG’s submissions manager.

Please review the sample application questions to prepare your application, noting that you will need to upload the following supporting documents:

Budget and budget justification: supply detailed budget identifying and explaining all anticipated expenditures

• Budget Template
• Fully justify any proposed travel
• Description of other funds secured or applied for
• Letter from the Sub-Sahara Africa PI/collaborator indicating their willingness and ability to participate in the proposed collaborative initiative including their goals for the collaboration
• Curriculum vitae: (three-page maximum) for each faculty who is involved in the project (please note that the indicated page maximum is a strict limit)

Criteria for Evaluating Proposals

A faculty-led committee will use the following criteria to evaluate proposals:

• Quality of the proposal, including its potential for new or sustainable collaboration between Notre Dame and Sub-Sahara Africa, on research, and/or on the education and training of students
• Potential for academic publication, particularly co-publication
• Reach: breadth and depth of impact of the proposed project
• Budgetary appropriateness and cost-sharing with other universities
• Future plans for seeking funding for the project concept, external to ND

Follow-up Report

Successful applicants are required to submit a final report no later than one month after the end date of the award.

The report should include:

• A summary of the activities funded by the award and significant results achieved, including evidence that the project contributed to the collaboration between Notre Dame and Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Any publications or manuscripts resulting from the award.
• Submit brief updates (and pictures, if applicable) of any development related to the grant funding that is newsworthy (e.g., conference, launch of new program), including any relevant feedback from collaborators in Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Reference Notre Dame Global and the Sub-Sahara Africa Research Collaboration Grant as applicable.

Contact

For more information about NDG’s faculty engagement and research programs, please contact:

Geraldine Meehan
Senior Director of Faculty Engagement and Global Research
Notre Dame Global
Email: gmeehan@nd.edu
Phone: 574 631-7742

Jackline Oluoch-Aridi
Director
Notre Dame Nairobi
Email: joluocha@nd.edu