Do you have a strong interest in art history, Renaissance Studies, or intercultural dialogue? The 2026-2027 Fellowship Programs at Harvard University’s I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, in Florence, Italy, are now accepting applications.
Scholars from all over the world have the exceptional chance to pursue advanced studies of the Italian Renaissance, examining its artistic, historical, and cultural facets as well as its global influence and contemporary significance, thanks to these esteemed I Tatti Fellowships. The fellowships are intended to promote interdisciplinary cooperation, unique study, and fruitful discussion among humanities specialists.
A select group of postdoctoral and mid-career researchers are welcomed each year to Villa I Tatti, a medieval villa surrounded by picturesque hills in Florence. In one of Europe’s most intellectually stimulating settings, fellows are given the time, resources, and scholarly community they need to advance their study.
I Tatti provides a genuinely transformative research experience by fusing Italy’s unmatched cultural legacy with Harvard’s tradition of academic excellence. This enhances not only individual scholarship but also the general understanding of Renaissance civilization and its lasting influence on the modern world.
Host Country: Italy
University: Harvard University
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Subjects: Italian Renaissance, Art History, Society and Culture
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- At the time of application, candidates must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree.
- The Italian Renaissance and its cultural relationships or exchanges should be the main topic of proposed research initiatives.
- All nationalities of scholars are encouraged to apply.
- Depending on the category, some fellowship programs are tailored especially for researchers in their early or mid-career stages.
Benefits:
- For the term of the fellowship, a monthly stipend or salary support will be given.
- access to the databases, libraries, and archives of Harvard University for research purposes.
- Villa I Tatti in Florence offers lodging and a private workstation.
- chances to network and work together with a global community of researchers and thinkers.
- Support for travel between partner institutions is provided, especially where joint fellowships are involved.
Deadline: 15 November 2025
