Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter; not applicable to this award)
Funding Amounts: €13,500 over three months (€4,500 monthly), plus €1,100 international travel allowance
Summary: Supports graduate teaching, research, and mentoring in public and cultural diplomacy at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and ASERI in Milan.
Key Information: Applicants residing in Italy at application or thereafter, and permanent residents of Italy, are ineligible.
Description
This Fulbright Scholar Program lectureship supports one mid-career or senior academic at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and its Graduate School of Economics and International Relations, ASERI, in Milan. The three-month award combines 60% teaching and 40% research. The scholar develops three courses with the host department, delivering lectures and workshops for master’s and PhD students in global studies, public and cultural diplomacy, and institutions and policies.
Research activities include host-designated work and opportunities to pursue independent projects reflecting the scholar’s expertise. Areas of interest are collaborative and cultural strategies, policy design and evaluation, cultural diplomacy, and reputational security. Student mentoring, collaboration with peers, and engagement with the local and university community support Fulbright’s mission of international understanding and cooperation.
