Rome Research Development Grant

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

The Rome 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, London, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Grant Overview

This grant focuses on Notre Dame Rome and aims to deepen institutional/research connections between ND Rome and partners in Italy by supporting the convening of strategic meetings in one of two ways:

Option 1

Option 2*

Option 1 For faculty traveling to Rome to establish new, reinvigorate, or deepen existing collaborations at Notre Dame Rome. Open to all disciplines and institutions in the locale with particular interest in: The Vatican Library La Sapienza The Museum of the Forma Urbis

Option 2* For faculty bringing collaborators from the locale of Notre Dame Rome to South Bend to deepen an existing collaboration with Notre Dame Rome and/or enhance collaborators overall understanding of the University. Open to all disciplines and institutions in the locale with particular interest in: The Vatican Library La Sapienza The Museum of the Forma Urbis * Cost Share required with an on-campus hosting unit for this option

Eligibility/Requirements

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

Funding

• 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 Rome

Per Diem: Reimbursement for meals and incidental travel expenses for travel 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 which option is being applied for (Option 1 or Option 2)
4. Indication of the specific person(s) being invited, including their disciplines(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
5. Summary statement of why this grant is important in terms of establishing/furthering a research project or institutional relationship (600 word limit)
6. Total amount requested in US dollars
7. List of any other funding sources obtained, or being applied for, to support this initiative
8. Proposed dates for an event at Notre Dame Rome or travel to South Bend
9. Planned activities and their locations
10. A timeline for completion of the travel/grant activities
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 applicant.
14. Current abbreviated CV (3-page limit) for the any international collaborators
15. If Option 2:
    1. justification for travel
    2. a letter from the hosting unit indicating cost sharing

Rome Research Development Grant SAMPLE Application

Criteria

Well defined outcomes must be anticipated such as clarification of ways in which the institutions may intersect, collaborate, or partner going forward.

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