About the programme
Designed for scholars exploring how the Italian Renaissance was received, transformed and commented on from the 19th to 21st centuries, including museum and collecting history and the Renaissance's survival in modern art, architecture, literature, music and philosophy. Fellows stay for 4 or 6 months in Florence, with access to the Biblioteca Berenson. Up to four fellowships are awarded each year.
Duration: 4 or 6 months
Eligibility
- PhD in hand at time of application, with a scan of the certificate uploaded
- Not working on a second PhD at time of application
- Conversant in English and familiar with Italian
- Must be able to carry out most research in Florence
- Not previously held an I Tatti appointment (except Graduate Fellows); fellowship can be held only once
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What they look for
- Early and mid-career scholars given priority
- Candidates without regular access to research materials in Italy given special consideration
What you receive
- Monthly stipend of USD 5,200
- Relocation supplement up to USD 1,800
- Rent-free apartment when available (utilities charged) or housing subsidy
- Library privileges at Biblioteca Berenson and weekday lunches
What you will need
- PhD certificate scan
- Project description
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
How to apply
- Submit application electronically by midnight Cambridge, MA time on 16 November 2026
- Two referees submit recommendations online by 21 November 2026
- Applications evaluated by international scholars
Applications are submitted on I Tatti, Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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