Villa I Tatti's Graduate Fellowships support Harvard PhD students in Florence to conduct advanced research on Italian Renaissance studies within a vibrant scholarly community.
Funder: Villa I Tatti The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studie
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected) | February 2027 (letters of nomination due, projected)
Funding Amounts: $14,000 (Fall) or $21,000 (Spring) per fellowship; up to $1,800 relocation supplement
Summary: Supports Harvard PhD students to conduct research on Italian Renaissance studies in Florence, Italy.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in Florence and participate in the I Tatti community during the fellowship.
The Graduate Fellowships at Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, provide Harvard PhD students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in advanced research on the Italian Renaissance while residing in Florence, Italy. These fellowships are designed to support dissertation work with minimal obligations outside the program, allowing scholars to benefit from the center’s extensive resources, vibrant academic community, and interdisciplinary activities. Fellows engage in seminars, workshops, and cultural events, and are expected to contribute to the intellectual life at I Tatti.