I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies and the German Historical Institute in Rome invite applications for the I Tatti DHI Rom Joint Fellowship for African Studies in the USA in 2023.
With this fellowship, I Tatti and the DHI Rom seeks to stimulate and support increased scholarship on cultural exchange with and within the African continent during the period c. 1250-1750 by creating and promoting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly between scholars from African regions and those working in European and North American institutions.
The fellowship offers post-doctoral scholars working on African studies (or topics that closely consider Africa) a ten-month position to conduct historical research in Italy supported by two institutes with dynamic academic communities.
Worth of Award
- Fellows are given a space to work within the DHI for the duration of their stay and enjoy the use of the DHI library, archive, and collections.
- They also receive a stipend of Euro 2,500 per month, plus a monthly supplement of Euro 1,000 to offset rental costs.
- For I Tatti, the stipend is USD 4,200 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,500) towards relocation expenses. When possible, an apartment will be set aside for the Fellow’s use, rent-free, but with charges for utilities. If an apartment is not available, a housing subsidy will be offered to offset rental costs.
- Fellows enjoy all the privileges of I Tatti, including the use of the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week and lunch with other Appointees from Monday through Friday.
Eligibility
- Applications are welcome from scholars of all nationalities. Special consideration will be given to scholars from the African continent.
- Applicants must have their PhD certificate in hand by the time they apply and will be asked to upload a scan of it when submitting their application. (If the certificate is not in English, please include a translation.)
- Applicants must be fluent in English, Italian, German, or French, and proficient in an additional one of these languages.
Similarly,
- Each successful candidate must be approved by both institutions. It must be possible for Fellows to carry out most of their research with the resources available in the city where they are residents.
- The Fellow will be expected to carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded their fellowship.
- Priority will be given to applicants with no previous association with the two institutes.
How to Apply
- Applications must be written in English and must be submitted electronically by the deadline.
- Scholars can apply to only one type of fellowship at I Tatti per academic year.
Deadline: Applications for the I Tatti DHI Rom Joint Fellowship close midnight (Cambridge, MA time) on November 15, 2022.