Italian Fellows Program
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The Italian Fellows Program by the American Academy in Rome supports Italian artists, scholars, and curators in Rome to advance independent research and creative projects in a collaborative setting.
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Funder: American Academy in Rome
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Humanities & Arts) | March 2027 (Curatorial)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend (approx. $2,200/month, paid in euros), plus room and board; 2–3 month residencies
Summary: Supports Italian artists and scholars with residencies in Rome to pursue independent projects in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Description
The Italian Fellows Program at the American Academy in Rome offers prestigious fellowships for Italian artists, scholars, and curators to live and work at the Academy’s vibrant, interdisciplinary campus. Fellows pursue their own independent projects while engaging in collaborative exchanges with other residents, including Rome Prize Fellows. The program is designed to foster Italian and international perspectives, supporting advanced practitioners in the humanities, arts, and curatorial research.
Fellowships are awarded annually in three main categories:
- Humanities: Postdoctoral research in Modern Italian Studies (and related fields)
- Arts: Artistic research, including musical composition
- Curatorial Research: For Italian and Italy-based curators focusing on contemporary Italian art
Fellows receive room, board, and a stipend for the duration of their residency, which varies by fellowship type.
