Grants
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies provides funding for initiatives by students and faculty fellows to support the Institute’s mission of developing Asia-related research and programming. Proposals are accepted for a range of activities, including guest speakers, cultural celebrations, performances, research, and conferences. Funding for students includes support for internships, language study, and student associations.
Please direct questions to asia@nd.edu or 631-3222.
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Student Clubs Research, Internships, and Service Grants Language Study Grants Roberts Endowment for Undergraduate Research in Asia
For Faculty Fellows
Research and Conference Grants Course Development and Materials Grant
FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
STUDENT CLUBS
Eligibility: Student clubs applying for funding for Asia-related events or activities must fill out the online application form. Clubs must have an endorsement from a faculty member or club advisor. Clubs are encouraged to seek additional funding from other units on campus.
Evaluation: Proposals will be reviewed by the Institute’s Director and Manager for Operations. Funding will be awarded based on the quality of the proposal, relevance to the mission of the Institute, and budgetary appropriateness.
Maximum award: $1,000.
Acknowledgment: The Liu Institute's name must be included in all promotional e-mails, posters, and other publications. Verbal remarks must mention the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Application Deadline: Proposal submissions are accepted on a rolling basis as funding remains. Proposals should be submitted one month prior to the event.
RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, AND SERVICE GRANTS
Eligibility: All current undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing are eligible. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a Notre Dame faculty member. Preference is given to undergraduates pursuing a supplementary major or minor in Asian Studies. Students are encouraged to seek additional funding from other internal and external sources. Projects should be connected to Asian studies rather than just taking place in Asia.
Evaluation: Proposals are reviewed by a committee appointed by the Institute. Funding will be awarded based on the quality of the proposal, relevance to the mission of the Institute, and budgetary appropriateness.
Maximum award: $1,500. Requests for funding exceeding the maximum award amount will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Acknowledgment: Any resulting publication of the student's work must include an appropriate acknowledgment of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Other requirements may be attached to the award letter.
Human Research Subjects: Any project that involves the use of human subjects must be approved by the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board. Approval must be completed or pending before an award is made.
Application Deadlines
Fall/Winter - October 23, 2022
Spring/Summer - March 27, 2023
Apply for Research, Internship, or Service Funding
LANGUAGE STUDY GRANTS
The Liu Institute supports the study of Asian languages through the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures’ Summer Language Abroad Grant. Apply through the SLA website or contact the CSLC desk staff at cslcstaff@nd.edu for more information. If you are ineligible for a CSLC SLA grant please contact the Liu Institute directly at asia@.nd.edu to discuss your specific language study program.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023
ROBERTS ENDOWMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN ASIA
The Roberts Endowment supports undergraduate students with no prior exposure to or experience in Asia to pursue a meaningful immersion opportunity in Asia. Typically such an immersion opportunity will take the shape of a research project, conducted either independently or in collaboration with a lab or organization. Other types of immersion opportunity, such as service projects or language study, will also be considered for funding. Grants from the Roberts Endowment are not intended to fund study abroad programs or class projects. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a Notre Dame faculty member.
Eligibility: Current undergraduates in good academic standing are eligible. First preference will be given to undergraduates who are pursuing the Liu Institute’s supplementary major or minor in Asian Studies, or the global Asia concentration within the supplementary major in Global Affairs. Secondary preference is given to students affiliated with the Mendoza College of Business but all Notre Dame undergraduate students with limited or no prior experience in Asia are eligible.
Applicants are allowed to simultaneously apply for regular Liu Institute student funding, but no applicant will receive more than one Liu Institute grant.
Evaluation: Proposals are reviewed by a committee appointed by the Institute.
Maximum award: $2,500. Requests for funding exceeding the maximum award amount will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Acknowledgment: Any resulting publication of a student's work must include an appropriate acknowledgment of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. The Institute also asks that students submit a brief report and photos following the conclusion of a project. Other requirements may be attached to the award letter.
Human Research Subjects: Any project that involves the use of human subjects must be approved by the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board. Approval must be completed or pending before an award is made.
To Apply: Submit the appropriate research or language grant application and check the "Roberts Endowment for Undergraduate Research” box.
Application Deadlines
Fall/Winter - October 23, 2022
Spring - March 27, 2023
Thank You: Paul Roberts '71 and his wife, Jane, generously established the Roberts Endowment for Undergraduate Research in Asia in 2011.
Apply for Roberts Endowment Funding
FOR FACULTY FELLOWS
RESEARCH AND CONFERENCE GRANTS
Eligibility: Applicants must be fellows of the Institute. Faculty are encouraged to seek supplementary support from their home departments and other units on campus in conjunction with funding requests made to the Institute. Proposed activities must be related to Asia and aligned with the Institute’s mission. Awards are a maximum of $3,000.
Guidelines: Please submit required documents in a single PDF via the online application form.
- A brief proposal (3 pages maximum) stating the project goals, research plan, budget, and the fit of the project within Asian studies and/or interaction with partners in Asia
- A budget with a detailed explanation of budget items (download budget template here)
- Abbreviated CV (2 pages)
- Potential funding sources other than the Liu Institute and the amount requested from those sources
Evaluation: The Institute's Grant Review Committee evaluates proposals and recommends selected grants to the director for approval. Funding is awarded based on the quality of the proposal, the relevance of the activity to the mission of the Institute, and budgetary appropriateness. Applicants who have recently received Liu funding are eligible to reapply, but must list prior Liu grants and comment briefly on the benefits that have resulted. Applicants who have recently been awarded Liu funding must also demonstrate a significant need for additional funding.
Submission deadlines for 2022-23 academic year
Monday, September 19, 2022
Monday, January 23, 2023
Monday, April 3, 2023
Apply for a Research or Conference Grant
COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND MATERIALS GRANTS
Funding is available to encourage the development of courses that have Asia, a specific Asian country/region, or Asia-related topics as the primary organizing structure and theme. Materials grants can be used for teaching materials, supplementary travel, or research (e.g. books). Any course developed through this grant will be cross listed in Asian Studies and must be offered at least twice in a two-year period by the faculty receiving the grant.
Faculty applying for course development grants must be Fellows of the Liu Institute.
Maximum award
$3,000*
*Up to $5,000 is available for courses being planned and taught collaboratively by two or more scholars.
Deadline
Proposal submissions are accepted on a rolling basis until funding runs out.
Application Requirements
Please send the following to the Liu Institute at asia@nd.edu:
1. Proposal narrative of no more than 4 single-spaced pages, which should address:
- course focus
- perceived need for the course in Asian Studies
- teaching methods, including media and other resources to be used
- target student population and its prerequisite knowledge
- optimal class size and projected enrollment goals
- plans to advertise the course
- how the development of this course is beyond the normal scope of your responsibility as a faculty member
2. Abbreviated CV (~2 pages)
3. Budget with line item expenses
Questions
Please direct questions to Megan McNichols at mmcnich3@nd.edu or 574-631-4409.