Venetian Research Program Grant

The Venetian Research Program, funded by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, supports scholars conducting historical research on Venice and its former empire, as well as contemporary Venetian culture. Eligible applicants include citizens and permanent residents of the US, UK, Ireland, and the Commonwealth, with a focus on various humanities disciplines. Grants can reach up to $20,000 for a full academic year, although most awards are lower, considering the length of stay and associated costs.

The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Promoting the advancement and perpetuation of humanistic inquiry and artistic creativity by encouraging excellence in scholarship and in the performing arts, and by supporting research libraries and other institutions that transmit cultural heritage.
The Foundation awards travel grants to individual scholars to support historical research on Venice and the former Venetian empire, and for the study of contemporary Venetian society and culture.
Applicants from all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences are eligible areas of study, including, but not limited to:

• archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, history of science, law, literature, music, political science, religion, and theater.
• Other relevant research interests will be considered as well.
• Award Amounts

Applications will be entertained for grants up to a maximum of $20,000 for a full academic year. Grants for the maximum amount are rarely awarded, and successful applicants are frequently awarded less than the amount requested.  Award amounts are based on length of stay, plus travel and research costs.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:be citizens or permanent residents of the United StatesCitizens and permanent residents of the United Kingdom, Ireland and the British Commonwealth are eligible for Venetian study awards made by the Delmas Foundation’s British and Commonwealth Advisory Board. have experience in advanced research at the graduate level or equivalent. PhD students must have completed all course work at the time of application.Funds may be used for:travel to and residence in Venice and the former Venetian empire; transportation within the Veneto; and specific research expenses.Past grantees only: may apply for travel and research outside of the Veneto. Scholars who have already received and accepted a Delmas grant for their work in Venice and the Veneto are eligible for subsequent, one-time grants of up to $3,000 (one month maximum) to work exclusively on Venetian materials in other libraries or museums.  The proposed study must be related to the previous Delmas grant.

Ineligibility

Any person who has accepted three or more Delmas grants for Venetian research
(regardless of amount or timing) will be ineligible for consideration for two program years after
the last grant. Thereafter, a two-year hiatus continues to be required after each subsequent grant.