Fully Funded Berenson Fellowship for Italy Exploration Projects provided by I Tatti in Italy 2020

The Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is offering the Berenson Fellowship, which lasts for four or six months. The fellowship is designed for scholars who explore “Italy in the World.” Projects should address the transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures (e.g. Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian etc.) during the Renaissance, broadly understood historically to include the period from the 14th to the 17th century. Scholars working in all the fields supported by I Tatti—architecture and the arts, history, philosophy, literature, music and history of science—are encouraged to apply. Up to four fellowships will be awarded every year.

Eligibility Criteria:

• At the time of application, scholars must have a PhD in hand.
• Applicants must be conversant in English and have familiarity with Italian.
• Priority will be given to early and mid-career scholars.
• I Tatti welcomes applications from scholars from all nations and gives special consideration to candidates without regular access to research materials and facilities in Italy.
• 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.
• Applicants should indicate their preference between fall (September through December) and winter-spring (January through June).
• Fellows may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, even part-time ones, during any part of their Fellowship period.

Funding:

• The stipend is USD 4,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,500) towards relocation expenses.
• When possible, a one-bedroom 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.
• Fellows enjoy all the privileges of the Harvard Center, including use of the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week and lunch with other Appointees from Monday through Friday. Short-term Fellows do not receive an office or study, but they will have their own desk or carrel in the Library itself.
• The Fellow is responsible to obtain a visa, permesso di soggiorno, and health coverage.

About the Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies:

Villa I Tatti, The Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is a center for advanced research in the humanities located in Florence, Italy, and belongs to Harvard University. It also houses a library and an art collection, and it is the site of Italian and English gardens. Villa I Tatti is located on an estate of olive groves, vineyards, and gardens on the border of Florence, Fiesole and Settignano.

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