I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship Grant

I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Amount: Approximately US $76,000
Last Updated: July 25, 2025

Summary

The I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship offers early and mid-career art historians a unique opportunity to conduct research in Madrid and Florence during the 2024-2025 academic year. With terms at both prestigious institutions, fellows will receive monthly stipends, housing assistance, and access to extensive resources. Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate proficiency in English, Spanish, and Italian. This fellowship promotes original research on Renaissance connections between Spain and Italy.

Overview

Villa I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, and the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, offer a joint residential fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fellows will spend the fall term (mid-September to mid–December 2024) in Madrid, with the support of the Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica (CEEH) and the spring term (January to June 2025) in Florence. The fellowship is designed for early and mid-career scholars in the field of art history. TERMS AND DETAILS RELATING TO VILLA I TATTI Fellows will spend the Spring Term, January – June 2025, at I Tatti.Fellows enjoy all the privileges of I Tatti, including use of the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week and lunch with other Appointees from Monday through Friday. Fellows are offered a reserved desk or carrel in the Biblioteca Berenson. Fellows will receive a monthly sum of USD 5,200, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,500) towards relocation expenses. When possible, an apartment will be set aside for the Fellow’s use, rent-free, but with charges for utilities. If an apartment is not available, a housing subsidy will be offered to help offset rental costs. The Fellow is responsible for obtaining a visa, permesso di soggiorno, and health coverage (and, if appropriate, for accompanying family members). The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel. TERMS AND DETAILS RELATING TO THE MUSEO DEL PRADO Fellows will spend the fall term, 15 September – 15 December 2024, at the Museo Nacional del Prado. Fellows are required to spend their research period in Madrid except for research-related trips and to participate in and contribute to the activities of Study Center of the Museo del Prado.The Fellow is responsible for obtaining a Liability Insurance Policy and an Accident and Health Insurance Policy. The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel. Fellows are given a space to work within the Study Center and are allocated an Academic Supervisor for the duration of their stay. Fellows enjoy the use of the Museo Nacional del Prado Library, Archive, and Collections. Fellows will receive a monthly sum of 4000€, supported by the Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. At the time of application, scholars must have a PhD in hand and will be asked to upload a scan of the certificate. Applicants must be conversant in English and Spanish and have at least a reading knowledge of Italian, with a solid background in Italian and/or Spanish and Latin American studies. Each successful candidate must be approved by both the Museo Nacional del Prado and Villa I Tatti and will spend the fall term (mid-September to mid-December) at the Museo del Prado in Madrid supported by Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica and the spring term (January-June) at Villa I Tatti in Florence. During both terms, it must be possible for Fellows to carry out most of their research with the resources available in the city where they are resident.The Fellow will be expected to carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded their Fellowship.

Ineligibility

Renewals, repeats, or deferments of this Fellowship are not granted. Fellows may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, even part-time ones, during any part of their fellowship period.The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or award.