Villa I Tatti — Wallace Fellowship 2027–2028
| Official name | Villa I Tatti — Wallace Fellowship 2027–2028 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States (Harvard University) |
| Amount / funding | USD 5,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,800) towards relocation expenses; residential fellowship of 4 or 6 months; up to 4 fellowships per year; funded by The Lila Wallace – Reader's Digest Fund |
| 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) |
| Minimum requirements | Scholars exploring the historiography and impact of the Italian Renaissance in the Modern Era (19th–21st centuries); 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 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. |
| Short description | Four- or six-month residential fellowships at Villa I Tatti for scholars exploring the historiography and impact of the Italian Renaissance in the modern era. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Postdoc · Funding type: stipend-only · Field: 10 Arts & Humanities
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
- Wallace is for the Renaissance in the MODERN era (19th–21st centuries) — do not confuse it with Berenson (14th–17th century 'Italy in the World').
- Projects may address museum and collecting history and the survival of the Renaissance in modern art, architecture, literature, music, philosophy and political thought.
- Same one-fellowship-type-per-year rule as Berenson.
- Register referees early — recommendations are due 21 November 2026.
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