Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship Grant

Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Amount: Approximately US $45,000
Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Summary

The Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship offers early to mid-career scholars a unique opportunity to conduct research in London and Florence. With a monthly stipend of USD 5,200 and potential housing support, fellows must engage deeply with Renaissance studies and contribute to academic activities. Applicants require a PhD and a background in Italian Renaissance studies, while preference is given to innovative projects that explore the history of science and technology in early modern Italy.

Overview

NOTE: Application due by First Full Proposal deadline above.Letters of Recommendation due by Second Full Proposal deadline above. Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship Villa I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, and the Warburg Institute School of Advanced Study at the University of London offer a joint, residential fellowship for the academic year. Fellows will spend the fall term in London and the spring term in Florence. The fellowship is designed for early and mid-career scholars in any subject. Scholars can also apply to work on the transmission and circulation of ideas, objects, and people during the Renaissance, into and beyond the Italian peninsula, or on the historiography of the Italian Renaissance, including the rebirth of interest in the Renaissance in later periods. Villa I Tatti Terms Fellows will receive a monthly sum of USD 5,200, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) 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. This is a residential fellowship. Fellows must live in the Florence area, spend at least three days a week at I Tatti, and participate in and contribute to the activities at the Center. 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. Warburg Insitute Terms Fellows will receive a monthly sum of £3000. Fellows enjoy the use of the Warburg Institute Library, Photographic collection, and Archive. Fellows are required to spend their research period in London except for research-related trips, and to participate in and contribute to the activities of the Warburg Institute.

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 have at least a reading knowledge of Italian, with a solid background in Italian Renaissance Studies. Each successful candidate must be approved by both the Warburg Institute and Villa I Tatti and will spend the fall term (September – December) at the Warburg Institute in London 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. 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.Renewals, repeats, or deferments of this Fellowship are not granted.Applications will not be accepted from candidates proposing to revise their doctoral dissertation for publication.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.