Overview
Fellowship Duration: 4 to 12 months (depending on fellowship type)
Description
Fellowship Duration: 4 to 12 months (depending on fellowship type)
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) at the time of application.
Research projects should align with the themes of the Italian Renaissance and its cultural interactions.
Scholars from all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Some fellowships may target early-career or mid-career researchers depending on the program.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Fellowship Duration: 4 to 12 months (depending on fellowship type)
Available Subjects
Renaissance Studies
Art history
Cultural exchange
Benefits
Funding Type: Fully Funded (includes stipend, accommodation, and research resources)
Monthly stipend or salary support.
Access to Harvard’s extensive research resources and libraries.
Accommodation and workspace at Villa I Tatti, Florence.
Opportunities for academic networking and collaboration with international scholars.
Travel support between partner institutions (for joint fellowships).
I Tatti Fellowship Programs 2026 2027
I Tatti Fellowship (12 months) – Deadline: October 15, 2025
For postdoctoral scholars pursuing research on any aspect of the Italian Renaissance (14th–17th centuries), including transnational dialogues between Italy and other regions such as Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean.
Wallace Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For researchers studying the impact and historiography of the Italian Renaissance in the Modern Era (19th–21st centuries).
Berenson Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For projects exploring “Italy in the World” — the transnational cultural exchanges between Italy and other civilizations.
Digital Humanities Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For projects integrating digital technology with Renaissance studies, crossing disciplinary boundaries.
Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For curators and conservators conducting research related to art, conservation, and cultural history.
David and Julie Tobey Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
Focused on drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts from the Italian Renaissance.
Marlène and Paolo Fresco Fellowship in African Studies (6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For scholars researching cultural exchanges between Africa and the Mediterranean world.
I Tatti/Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship (10 months) – Deadline: November 1, 2025
For early or mid-career researchers studying cross-cultural contacts in the late medieval and early modern Mediterranean.
Fellows spend the fall term in Florence and the spring term in Washington, D.C.
Warburg / I Tatti Joint Fellowship (10 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For historians and scholars of science exploring global intellectual exchanges.
Fellows spend the fall in London and the spring in Florence.
I Tatti / Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship (9 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025
For art historians studying the relationship between Spain and Italy.
Fellows spend the fall term in Madrid and the spring in Florence.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) at the time of application.
Research projects should align with the themes of the Italian Renaissance and its cultural interactions.
Scholars from all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Some fellowships may target early-career or mid-career researchers depending on the program.
Application Procedure
Visit the official website: https://itatti.harvard.edu/programs
Choose the fellowship that best matches your research interests.
Prepare the required documents:
Research proposal
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Writing samples or publications
Recommendation letters
Submit your application online before the relevant deadline (October 15 – November 15, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Who can apply for I Tatti Fellowships? Researchers and scholars worldwide with a Ph.D. degree focusing on Renaissance studies, art history, or cultural exchanges.
Are these fellowships fully funded? Yes, I Tatti Fellowships provide stipends, accommodation, and research support for all selected fellows.
Can I apply for more than one fellowship? Yes, eligible candidates may apply for multiple fellowships, but must tailor their proposals to fit each program.
Where will the fellowship take place? Most programs are based in Florence, Italy, with joint fellowships also including London, Madrid, or Washington, D.C.
When is the application deadline? Deadlines range between October 15 and November 15, 2025, depending on the fellowship type.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Harvard University
Degree
Fellowship
Subjects
Italian Renaissance, Society and Culture, Art History
Nationality
International Students, Domestic Students
Country
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