The David and Julie Tobey Fellowship at Villa I Tatti supports research on Italian Renaissance drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts, offering scholars access to premier resources in Florence.
Funder: Villa I Tatti The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studie
Due Dates: November 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline | November 21, 2026: Letters of recommendation submission deadline
Funding Amounts: USD 5,200/month for 4 or 6 months; up to USD 1,800 relocation allowance; housing support provided.
Summary: Supports research on Italian Renaissance drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts at Villa I Tatti in Florence.
The fellowship provides early and mid-career scholars with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on Italian Renaissance drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts, focusing on their significance in artistic creation, collecting, and connoisseurship. Hosted at Villa I Tatti, the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, the fellowship offers a stimulating, resource-rich environment and encourages engagement with a vibrant international academic community. Fellows participate in conferences, lectures, and concerts, with access to the Biblioteca Berenson and other Center privileges.