Call for applications: I Tatti residency programme in Italy

The I Tatti fellowship offers post-doctoral scholars working on African studies (or topics that closely consider Africa) a 10-month position to conduct historical research in Italy supported by two institutes with dynamic academic communities.

The fellow will receive $60 000, plus a supplement towards relocation expenses. The participants must obtain full academic leave from their home institutions and devote full time to their studies in Italy. No fellow is allowed to have any other professional obligations, paid or unpaid. Absences for a job interview or thesis defence should be kept to a reasonable level. Appointees must write to the director for approval of absences of a week or longer.

“The project must represent advanced research in the Italian Renaissance, broadly defined historically as the period ranging from the 14th to the 17th centuries and geographically to include transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures including Latin American, Mediterranean, African and Asian,” I Tatti said.

Eligibility

Scholars of all nationalities can apply. However, special consideration will be given to applicants from the African continent.

Scholars in the following fields can apply:

• Musicology.
• Art history.
• The history of expressive cultures.
• Economic history.
• Intellectual, political and religious history.
• Literature and languages.

To apply, scholars must:

• Have a PhD certificate.
• Be fluent in English, Italian, German or French, and be proficient in an additional one of these languages. 
• Be able to carry out most of their research with the resources available in the city where they reside.
• Carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded their fellowship.

Interested individuals can submit their applications here.

 The application deadline is 15 October at 6am CAT.

Note:

• Priority will be given to applicants with no previous association with the two institutes.
• The fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travelling.
• During their fellowship, fellows may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, including part-time posts.
• The fellowship may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or award.

View the original call here.