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[Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies](https://itatti.harvard.edu)

February 2027 (Application) | February 2027 (Recommendation letters)

$5,000 for a two-month internship (June–July), with housing offered on the I Tatti estate

Summer internships enable Harvard undergraduates to undertake projects supporting their academic development at Villa I Tatti in Florence, Italy.

Only currently enrolled, full-time Harvard undergraduates are eligible; graduating seniors cannot apply.

--- ## Description Villa I Tatti, Harvard University’s Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, offers a limited number of undergraduate summer internships in Florence, Italy. The program’s primary goal is to give Harvard students two months at the center to carry out a project that contributes to their academic development. Internships take place in June and July within a scholarly environment that includes the Berenson Library, art collections, and academic events. Previously offered projects have involved curatorial work, archival research and digital mapping, Mediterranean cookery and produce, and documenting photographs of medieval archaeological sites. These placements connect practical work with the center’s collections, history, and scholarly community. Interns receive access to the Harvard Center’s resources and are expected to participate in its academic life. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Application submission deadline (anticipated). - February 2027: Letters of recommendation deadline (anticipated). *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount Interns receive $5,000 to offset living expenses and airfare for the two-month placement. Housing is offered on the I Tatti estate, and interns are responsible for arranging their own travel. Interns also receive access to the Biblioteca Berenson and lunch Monday through Friday. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at Harvard University. - Not be graduating seniors. - Reside in Florence from June 1 through July 30. - Spend at least four full days each week at the Villa. - Attend all academic events. - Take on no other obligations, including part-time commitments, during the internship. Additional requirements and preferences: - Priority is given to rising juniors and seniors at Harvard College. - Familiarity with Italian is recommended, but generally not required. - The Mediterranean cookery placement requires Italian proficiency. - Basic food-preparation experience is desirable for the Mediterranean cookery placement. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Apply through the online [SlideRoom application](https://itatti.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/87543/EXgCLa5l67). - **Required documents:** Submit the following materials: - Cover letter. - CV, including knowledge of languages. - Harvard course list, including grades and professors’ names. - **Project preferences:** Indicate three projects in order of preference on the application form. - **Recommendation:** Provide a Harvard professor’s reference, or a TA’s reference co-signed by a Harvard professor. - **Referee registration:** Register the referee early through the reference tab for electronic submission instructions. - **Updates:** Consult the [internships program page](https://itatti.harvard.edu/internships) for updated projects and application links. --- ## Additional Information ### Previously offered projects The following projects were offered for Summer 2025; they are not a confirmed list for the upcoming cycle. - **Curatorial Internship:** Support collection management, educational materials, and development of a small exhibition. - **Mapping the Berensons’ Travels:** Use diaries and correspondence to research journeys and build a digital timeline. - **Mediterranean Cookery and Produce:** Assist chefs with seasonal ingredients, pastry-making, recipes, and historical written content. - **Photography and Medieval Archeology:** Document Arthur and Lucy Porter’s photographs and captions to explore cultural preservation. 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The cookery project includes work connected to I Tatti’s organic garden, olive oil, wine, and a recipe booklet. --- ## External Links - [Internships program details and application guidance](https://itatti.harvard.edu/internships) - [Internships and Graduate Fellowships overview](https://itatti.harvard.edu/programs/internships-and-graduate-fellowships) - [SlideRoom internship application](https://itatti.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/87543/EXgCLa5l67) - [About Villa I Tatti](https://itatti.harvard.edu/about) - [Contact I Tatti](https://itatti.harvard.edu/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---|---|---|---| | Villa I Tatti | | +39 055 603 251 | [Contact page](https://itatti.harvard.edu/about/contact) | Address: Via di Vincigliata 26, 50135 Florence, Italy.7b:T487,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Only individual students may apply; this is an internship for enrolled Harvard undergraduates, not an organization-level award. ### Career Stage - Must be a currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student. - Graduating seniors are not eligible. - *Preference (not a requirement):* Priority is given to rising juniors and seniors at Harvard College. ### Geographic/Institutional - Applicants must be enrolled at Harvard University (the program is limited to Harvard students). ### Other Eligibility Requirements - For the Mediterranean Cookery and Produce placement only, applicants must be proficient in Italian. 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Internships

Internships

Graduate Fellowships

Visiting Professorships

Berenson Fellowship

I Tatti Artist in Residence Program

Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship

Graduate Fellowships

Visiting Professorships

Berenson Fellowship

I Tatti Artist in Residence Program

Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship