Villa I Tatti — Berenson Fellowship 2027–2028
Four- or six-month residential fellowships at Villa I Tatti for scholars exploring 'Italy in the World' during the Renaissance, 14th–17th centuries.
| Amount / funding | USD 5,200 per month plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) towards relocation; residential fellowship of 4 or 6 months; up to 4 fellowships per year; funded by The Lila Wallace – Reader's Digest Fund |
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| Deadline | 16 November 2026, midnight (Cambridge, MA time); 2 recommendation letters due 21 November 2026 |
| Start date | 2027–2028 academic year (fall September–December or winter-spring January–June) |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
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About this scholarship
Four- or six-month residential fellowships at Villa I Tatti for scholars exploring 'Italy in the World' during the Renaissance, 14th–17th centuries.
Minimum requirements
Scholars exploring 'Italy in the World': transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures (Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian, etc.) during the Renaissance, broadly 14th–17th century; fields: architecture and the arts, history, philosophy, literature, music and history of science; PhD in hand at application + upload scan of certificate; not working on a second PhD; work solely on the applied project; conversant in English and familiarity with Italian; priority to early/mid-career scholars; most research must be possible in Florence; special consideration to candidates without regular access to research materials/facilities in Italy; term fellowships held only once, cannot be deferred, intended for scholars who have not previously held I Tatti appointments (except Graduate Fellows); apply for only one type of I Tatti fellowship per academic year.
Application checklist
- Electronic application in English or Italian
- Indicate preference fall (September–December) or winter-spring (January–June)
- PhD certificate scan
- 2 recommendations online by 21 November 2026
Application tips
- Apply for only one I Tatti fellowship type per academic year — Berenson, Wallace and the joint fellowships compete for the same slot.
- Live in the Florence area and spend at least 3 days/week at the centre; an apartment is set aside rent-free when possible (utilities charged), otherwise a housing subsidy.
- No other obligations including teaching, even part-time, during the fellowship; the fellowship may not be held concurrently with another award.
- You are responsible for visa, permesso di soggiorno and health coverage (including family if applicable).
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Italian Renaissance, Transnational studies, Art history, History, Literature, Music, History of science