The Fulbright Scholar award supports teaching and mentoring in Italian-American Studies at the University of Calabria, fostering academic and cultural exchange for three months.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters due
Funding Amounts: €9,000 total stipend for 3 months (approx. $10,560 USD) | €1,100 travel allowance (approx. $1,290 USD) | Health/accident insurance included
Summary: Teach and mentor graduate students in Italian-American Studies at the University of Calabria, fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Invitation letter should not be sought; English is sufficient for teaching.
This Fulbright Scholar award supports a three-month lectureship at the University of Calabria (UniCal) in Italy, focused on teaching "Italian-American Culture and Literature" at the master's level. The selected scholar will deliver 60 hours of lectures and seminars (6 hours per week), mentor students, and may collaborate on research or community engagement initiatives. The course is unique in Italy's public university system and is part of a broader Italian Diaspora Studies project. The language of instruction is English, and the scholar is encouraged to engage with both the academic and local community. The award includes access to university resources, housing assistance, language courses, and cultural facilities.