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I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Wallace Fellowship
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A residential fellowship for scholars researching the historiography or impact of the Italian Renaissance in the modern era, with time and scholarly resources to pursue their research.
Do I qualify 8 requirements
Do I qualify
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- degree PhD in hand at the time of application Exact current official rule
- Not open to: degree Working on a second PhD at the time of application Exact current official rule
- language Conversant in English Exact current official rule
- language Familiarity with Italian Exact current official rule
- Work solely on the project applied with and do not simultaneously edit other book or article projects
- Most of the proposed research must be possible to carry out in Florence Exact current official rule
- Not open to: institution Previously held an appointment at I Tatti, except Graduate Fellows
- Live in the Florence area and spend at least three days a week at the center during the fellowship Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- nationality Applicants from all nations
- career stage Early- and mid-career scholars
- Candidates without regular access to research materials and facilities in Italy
Not open to: working on a second PhD at the time of application; scholars who have not previously held appointments at I Tatti (with the exception of Graduate Fellows)
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Grant of USD 5,200 per month plus a one-time relocation supplement of up to USD 1,800; when possible a rent-free apartment (utilities charged), otherwise a housing subsidy. Residential fellowship of 4 or 6 months in Florence; up to four awarded each year.
- Host country
- Italy
- Host institution
- I Tatti (The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies)
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- In the online application, register two scholars who know your work well in the reference tab as early as possible, and inform them about the project and the November 21, 2026 recommendation deadline. They must submit their recommendations online. Required
- Submit the application electronically by midnight (Cambridge, MA time) on November 16, 2026. Applications may be written in English or Italian; upload a scan of the PhD certificate. Required Open this official step
- Deadline
- 16 November 2026
- Deadline notes
- Recommendation letters must be submitted online by November 21, 2026.
- Deadline timezone
- Cambridge, MA time
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Up to four fellowships are awarded each year. Fellows may not take on other obligations, including teaching, during the fellowship or hold it concurrently with another fellowship or award. Fellows are responsible for obtaining any required visa and health coverage.
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