The Institute for Social Concerns offers the Graduate Institute for Engaged Teaching and Research during the fall semester break.

Designed for graduate and professional students in all fields at all levels interested in applying their disciplinary lens and tools to issues of justice, the institute explores principles and effective models of public scholarship and community engagement. Participants experience a mix of dialogue with community and academic leaders, workshops, guided reflection, and community walking tours. Read this story about the 2023 institute.

The application for 2025 is now open!

Dates
Wednesday, October 22 to Friday, October 24, 2025.

Where
Geddes Hall, as well as travel throughout the region to meet with community experts.

Who can apply
Graduate and professional students from across the University of Notre Dame are invited to apply.

Themes for 2025
Restorative justice, mass incarceration, art and community, and ethics of engaged teaching and research.

Deadline
The application closes September 15, 2025.

Questions?
Contact Connie Mick at cmick@nd.edu.

Photos from previous Institutes