Wallace Fellowships Grant

Funder: Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies

The Wallace Fellowships, funded by The Lila Wallace – Reader’s Digest Fund, support scholars investigating the Italian Renaissance's historiography and modern impact. This competitive fellowship lasts 4 to 6 months in Florence, offering a monthly stipend of $5,200 and relocation assistance. Scholars must hold a PhD, engage with English and Italian, and focus on Renaissance influences across various fields. Priority is given to early and mid-career researchers with limited access to Italian resources.

Wallace Fellowships are designed for scholars who explore the historiography and impact of the Italian Renaissance in the Modern Era (19th-21st centuries). They are made possible by a generous grant from The Lila Wallace – Reader’s Digest Fund.
This is a residential fellowship of 4 or 6 months in length. Up to four fellowships will be awarded every year.
Terms
The grant is USD 5,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) towards relocation expenses. In light of the residential nature of the fellowship Fellows must live in the Florence area and spend at least three days a week at the center.

Eligibility

At the time of application, scholars must have a PhD in hand and will be asked to upload a scan of the certificate. The proposed research project may represent a segment of a larger project. Applicants must be conversant in English and have familiarity with Italian.  Projects can address the historiography or impact of the Renaissance on any field, including art and architecture, landscape architecture, history, literature, material culture, music, philosophy, religion, and science. It must be possible for applicants to carry out most of their research in Florence. Short-term Fellowships at I Tatti can be held only once and cannot be deferred. Short-term Fellowships are intended for scholars who have not previously held appointments at I Tatti (with the exception of Graduate Fellows). 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.

Ineligibility

May not be working on a second PhD at the time of application.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.