The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies promotes research on all aspects of Irish Studies. The Institute facilitates the examination of cultural, political, musical, religious, economic, historical and anthropological dimensions of Ireland and its people; their faculty and visiting fellows regularly publish in these areas. Additionally, the Institute supports graduate and undergraduate students in their efforts to conduct research and study in Ireland, to learn the Irish language, and to host and attend national and international conferences.
Keough-Naughton Library Research Award in Irish Studies
The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and Notre Dame Global are delighted to offer the Keough-Naughton Library Research Award in Irish Studies.
The award provides grant funding for scholars to use the collections of the Hesburgh Libraries for research in Irish studies. The awards are intended to defray the cost of travel and accommodation for research visits of one to three weeks in duration. The value of these awards is from $1,500 to $4,000. In this initial year, the selection committee anticipates granting two awards. Awardees may be established scholars, graduate students or postdoctoral scholars. Applications from international locations are encouraged. An important consideration will be the relevance of the Hesburgh Library collections to the proposed research project.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Research Grants
Funding is provided by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and Notre Dame Dublin to support undergraduate research projects in the humanities and social sciences with an Irish Studies or Ireland-related topic. These grants are intended to support students writing an undergraduate thesis.
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Students will conduct 8 weeks of independent research, supported by the Notre Dame Dublin Irish Internship Program. The grant covers accommodation at University College Dublin, a living stipend, flights, commuting costs, health insurance, and all cultural enrichment and professional programming over the summer.