I Tatti Residential Fellowships 2026

Fifteen I Tatti Residential Fellowships, each for twelve months, are available annually for post-doctoral research in any aspect of the Italian Renaissance, broadly understood historically to include the period from the 14^th to the 17^th century and geographically to include transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures (e.g. Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian etc.).

I Tatti offers Fellows the precious time they need to pursue their studies with a minimum of obligations and interruptions together with a maximum of scholarly resources—a combination that distinguishes the Harvard Center from similar institutions. Fellows have full access to the Berenson Library’s rich collections of books and periodicals, photographs and digital images, manuscripts and recordings. As one of the over seventy libraries that make up the Harvard Library system, the Biblioteca Berenson provides access to a vast range of online journals and other electronic resources, and offers Fellows comprehensive interdisciplinary resources for the study of late medieval and early modern Italy.

I Tatti is a site for lively academic encounters and dynamic exchanges. Each year, a number of activities such as exploratory seminars, workshops, and tours of exhibitions and cultural institutions are organized for the Fellows. In addition, the center hosts conferences, lectures, and concerts and attendance is expected of all Appointees. Rather than present a traditional paper at the end of the year, Fellows give presentations of their fellowship projects in-progress in September. This provides an opportunity to explore problems and questions and receive valuable feedback early in the fellowship year from other members of the multidisciplinary community.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
2. Country to study: United States
3. Type: Fellowship
4. Sponsor: I Tatti (The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies)
5. Eligible Country: All nationalities

Eligibility Criteria for I Tatti Residential Fellowships 2026

1. PhD (or equivalent) awarded between Jan 1, 2015 – Sep 1, 2025
2. Research in Italian Renaissance (14th–17th c.) or its transnational connections
3. Conversant in English or Italian (must understand both)
4. Early career scholars only (not pursuing a second PhD)
5. Must conduct most research in Florence using I Tatti resources
6. Preference for postdoctoral projects or significant rework of a dissertation
7. One fellowship reserved (Florence Gould Foundation) for scholars working on Franco-Italian topics, residing in France, or holding French citizenship

Benefits of I Tatti Residential Fellowships 2026

1. $65,000 grant
2. Study and access to Biblioteca Berenson
3. Weekday lunches and research privileges
4. Rent-free apartments on site (utilities paid by Fellow) or housing subsidy if no apartment is available
5. Relocation expense supplement

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to I Tatti (The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies) on itatti.slideroom.com to apply

For more details, visit I Tatti Residential Fellowships webpage

Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for I Tatti Residential Fellowships 2026