Fostering research on enduring questions

From getting projects off the ground to sharing their impact with the world, the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good ensures College of Arts & Letters faculty and students at all levels get the research support they need and the scholarly recognition they deserve.

2026-2027 Annual Research Theme: Interdependence

We are pleased to announce that the Franco Institute’s annual research theme for 2026-2027 is Interdependence. With this year’s theme, we invite proposals that probe the interrelations of species, communities, ideas, and economies, past and present.