Fellowship
Applications are open for the Berenson Fellowship hosted by I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies. This residential fellowship supports scholars researching transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures during the Renaissance. The program takes place in Florence, Italy. Fellows join the I Tatti scholarly community while pursuing their research full-time. In addition, selected fellows receive USD 5,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) toward relocation expenses. Application Deadline:
Eligibility: Applicants must: Hold a completed PhD at the time of application. Upload a copy of their doctoral certificate. Not be pursuing a second PhD. Be conversant in English and have familiarity with Italian. Be able to conduct most of their research in Florence. Not have previously held an I Tatti Term Fellowship (except former Graduate Fellows).
How to apply: Review the fellowship guidelines and eligibility criteria. Prepare a research proposal and curriculum vitae. Upload a copy of your PhD certificate. Register two academic referees who will submit recommendation letters. Submit the completed application through the official Villa I Tatti online application portal before the deadline.
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Applications are open for the Berenson Fellowship hosted by I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies. This residential fellowship supports scholars researching transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures during the Renaissance.
The program takes place in Florence, Italy. Fellows join the I Tatti scholarly community while pursuing their research full-time. In addition, selected fellows receive USD 5,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) toward relocation expenses.
Applications must be submitted electronically by 16 November 2026 (midnight, Cambridge, Massachusetts time). Letters of recommendation must be submitted by 21 November 2026. The fellowship cannot be deferred.
The Berenson Fellowship at Harvard University’s Villa I Tatti, The Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, supports scholars researching “Italy in the World” during the Renaissance period. The fellowship encourages research on transnational exchanges between Italy and other cultures, including African, Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin American societies between the 14th and 17th centuries.
The fellowship provides scholars with dedicated research time, access to extensive academic resources, and participation in the intellectual community at Villa I Tatti in Florence, Italy.
Projects must focus on connections between Italy and other cultures during the Renaissance period.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
Hold a completed PhD at the time of application.
Upload a copy of their doctoral certificate.
Not be pursuing a second PhD.
Be conversant in English and have familiarity with Italian.
Be able to conduct most of their research in Florence.
Not have previously held an I Tatti Term Fellowship (except former Graduate Fellows).
Priority is given to early- and mid-career scholars.
Quality and originality of the proposed project.
Potential for significant scholarly contribution.
Applicant’s academic record and curriculum vitae.
Ability to contribute positively to the intellectual life of Villa I Tatti.
Relevance of the project to the fellowship theme, “Italy in the World.”
Applicants of all nationalities are eligible.
Villa I Tatti, The Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, Florence, Italy.
Up to four fellowships are awarded each year.
Review the fellowship guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Prepare a research proposal and curriculum vitae.
Upload a copy of your PhD certificate.
Register two academic referees who will submit recommendation letters.
Submit the completed application through the official Villa I Tatti online application portal before the deadline.
Applications may be submitted in either English or Italian.
Hold a completed PhD at the time of application. Upload a copy of their doctoral certificate. Not be pursuing a second PhD. Be conversant in English and have familiarity with Italian. Be able to conduct most of their research in Florence. Not have previously held an I Tatti Term Fellowship (except former Graduate Fellows). Priority is given to early- and mid-career scholars.
Quality and originality of the proposed project. Potential for significant scholarly contribution. Applicant’s academic record and curriculum vitae. Ability to contribute positively to the intellectual life of Villa I Tatti. Relevance of the project to the fellowship theme, “Italy in the World.”
Applicants of all nationalities are eligible.
Review the fellowship guidelines and eligibility criteria. Prepare a research proposal and curriculum vitae. Upload a copy of your PhD certificate. Register two academic referees who will submit recommendation letters. Submit the completed application through the official Villa I Tatti online application portal before the deadline. Applications may be submitted in either English or Italian.
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