London Research Development Grant

Notre Dame Global is pleased to offer the London Research Development Grant that links to the University’s London global location.

The London Research Development Grant is one of Notre Dame Global's Global Network Research Development Grants, that link to the University’s 12 global locations. Several of the grants offer funds for travel to the indicated global location/region while some may also support ND faculty bringing collaborators from the indicated location/region to South Bend, in order to further research endeavors and/or enhance collaborators understanding of the University. Explore the Global Network Research Development Grants for East Asia, Ireland, Latin America, Rome, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Grant Overview

This grant focuses on Notre Dame London and can provide travel support for research and institutional relationships in one of four ways:

Option 1* Option 2* Option 3 Option 4*
Planning meetings with UK/European research collaborators with the express aim of pursuing a joint grant proposal Supporting an existing faculty-to-faculty collaboration in a way that promises a significant advance in establishing or deepening a joint research project Grant to host a colloquium with UK university (with equal cost share from that institution) Designing a collaborative project that clearly advances the University’s strategic framework

*Travel can be in either direction in that the ND faculty could apply to support their international collaborators coming to South Bend

Eligibility/Requirements

  • Full-time regular faculty members of Notre Dame are eligible to apply
  • Open to all disciplines

Funding & Expenses

  • Funding requests can be made up to $10,000

Eligible Expenses

  • Airfare, ground transportation, visa costs (if applicable), accommodation, and per diem as outlined below
  • Hospitality expenses at Notre Dame London for convening the grant writing meetings, expenses related to hosting a colloquium

Per Diem: Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses in accordance with these per diem allowances:

  • 1-14 days - Up to 75% of US State Dept per diem for international travel
  • 15+ days – Up to 50% of US State Dept per diem for international travel

Application Guidelines

Applications should include:

  1. Proposal title
  2. ND project director (PD) name(s), department/center/institute affiliation(s) and email address(es)
  3. Indication of option being applied for (Option 1-4)
  4. Summary statement (option specific, 600 word limit):
    1. Option 1: Provide information on the UK/European researchers who will work on the proposal, what their institutions are, the ND PI’s history of engagement with them, the indicators suggesting that meetings might successfully result in a joint proposal which in turn may be successful in gaining joint funding. Indicate any joint funding mechanisms for which you are considering applying.
    2. Option 2: Summary of the research project and the UK PIs and institutions involved
    3. Option 3: Summary of the colloquium planned, the co-hosting UK university, list of participants and tentative schedule
    4. Option 4: Summary of the collaborative project and the UK PIs and institutions involved
  5. Total amount requested in US dollars
  6. List of any other funding sources obtained, or being applied for, to support this initiative/research/colloquium
  7. Proposed travel dates
  8. Justification for travel
  9. Planned activities and their locations
  10. A timeline for completion of the activities/travel
  11. Information about ways in which the applicant plans to support the continued development of the project/relationship
  12. Budget with justification (Budget Template to be used)
  13. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the ND project director(s)
  14. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the any international collaborators
  15. Letter from anticipated partner at international institution indicating their willingness to meet for the designated purpose (Option 3 must include a commitment to co-host and equal cost sharing)

London Research Development Grant SAMPLE Application

Criteria

Well defined outcome must be anticipated such as the writing of a grant proposal, development of a new joint project or a significant clarification of direction on an existing project, joint publication or hosting a joint colloquium with a UK co-host.

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