Overview
Duration : One year (2025-2026 academic year)
Location : Hosted by a UK or Irish Italian Department of the candidate’s choice
Description
Duration : One year (2025-2026 academic year)
Location : Hosted by a UK or Irish Italian Department of the candidate’s choice
Funding : £19,237 (or £21,237 for candidates in London), aligned with the AHRC PhD maintenance stipend
Additional Funding : £500 relocation allowance for candidates moving to a new institution
Fellowship Payment : Paid in two instalments directly to the candidate
Health Insurance : Fellows are responsible for securing their own health insurance
Travel Costs : The fellowship includes funding for travel and relocation expenses
Eligibility
Applicants must be non-PhD holders as of 9 May 2023 , with a completed PhD at a UK or Irish university
The research must be an Italianist topic with a clear potential for publication
The applicant must be willing to be hosted by a UK or Irish institution and follow visa and residency conditions
Additional Information
Fellowship Overview
Duration : One year (2025-2026 academic year)
Location : Hosted by a UK or Irish Italian Department of the candidate’s choice
Funding : £19,237 (or £21,237 for candidates in London), aligned with the AHRC PhD maintenance stipend
Additional Funding : £500 relocation allowance for candidates moving to a new institution
Fellowship Payment : Paid in two instalments directly to the candidate
Health Insurance : Fellows are responsible for securing their own health insurance
Travel Costs : The fellowship includes funding for travel and relocation expenses
Key Expectations
The fellow must be present at their host institution during the fellowship period (subject to visa and residency conditions)
Non-stipendiary visiting status is required for the fellowship, allowing email, IT , and library access
Mentoring and integration into the host department’s academic life will be part of the fellowship, with a detailed support statement from the host department
The PhD viva must be completed (with any corrections signed off) no earlier than 9 May 2023
Degree Level
SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in Ireland and UK is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Ireland Universities, UK Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
Italian Studies
Benefits
The successful fellow will receive:
Financial support : £19,237 per annum (or £21,237 in London), aligned with the AHRC PhD stipend
Relocation allowance of £500 if moving to a new host department
Health insurance coverage for the duration of the fellowship
Office space and resources at the host institution
Research integration with access to the host institution’s academic resources and community
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be non-PhD holders as of 9 May 2023 , with a completed PhD at a UK or Irish university
The research must be an Italianist topic with a clear potential for publication
The applicant must be willing to be hosted by a UK or Irish institution and follow visa and residency conditions
Application Procedure
To apply for the SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship , applicants must:
Submit a Project Description : A 1,000-word description outlining the book project, its contribution to Italian Studies, and publication plans
Host Support Statement : A 500-word statement from the head of the proposed host department explaining how the fellowship candidate will be mentored and integrated into the department
CV : A two-page CV highlighting academic achievements
References : The names of two referees
Submit Documents by Email : All application documents should be sent to Chiara Giuliani, SIS Secretary, at chiara.giuliani@ucc.ie
Deadline And Notification
Application Deadline : Friday, 9 May 2025 , at 12 noon
Outcome Notification : The successful candidate will be notified by Friday, 6 June 2025
Fellowship Start Date : The fellowship will commence in September or October 2025
Final Thoughts
The SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for early-career scholars to take their PhD research and develop it into a book-length manuscript. This fellowship not only provides financial support but also access to a vibrant academic community, mentorship, and the chance to collaborate with top Italian Studies scholars in the UK or Ireland.
If you are an emerging scholar in Italian Studies with a completed PhD and a desire to publish your research, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for this fully funded fellowship.
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Ireland Universities, UK Universities
Degree
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Subjects
Italian Studies
Nationality
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Country
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