Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in Social Sciences at the University of Naples Parthenope
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers U.S. scholars a 3–4 month opportunity to teach and conduct interdisciplinary research in social sciences at the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters submission deadline
Funding Amounts: €18,000 (3 months) or €24,000 (4 months) stipend plus €1,100 travel allowance; award is for one scholar.
Summary: A prestigious Fulbright award supporting U.S. scholars to teach, mentor, and conduct research in social sciences at the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.
Key Information: PhD or terminal degree and U.S. citizenship required; no invitation letter needed; English is sufficient.
Description
This award enables a U.S. scholar to spend three or four months at the Department of Economic and Legal Studies, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy, engaging in both teaching and research. The scholar will design and deliver two teaching modules—one for undergraduate/master’s students and one for PhD students—within their area of expertise, mentor students, support faculty and curriculum development, and collaborate on research with department faculty. The position fosters interdisciplinary scholarship in economics, law, statistics, business, finance, management, and sustainability, and encourages engagement with the local academic and broader Naples community. The university provides office space, IT resources, and integration support.
