The Lila Wallace – Reader’s Digest Publications Subsidy funds publication costs for scholarly books on the Italian Renaissance, prioritizing research from recent I Tatti fellows.
Funder: Villa I Tatti The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studie
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical grant ~$5,000; up to $8,000 for major works; funds released post-publication.
Summary: Supports publication costs for scholarly books on the Italian Renaissance, prioritizing recent I Tatti fellows and research conducted at the center.
Key Information: Applicants must have held an I Tatti fellowship within 10 years of applying; cannot be combined with other I Tatti funding.
This grant assists scholars in publishing forthcoming monographic or (exceptionally) edited volumes on the Italian Renaissance. Administered by Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, the subsidy is intended to help cover production costs or reimburse publication expenses, ensuring that new research in the field reaches a broad audience. Works based on research conducted during an I Tatti fellowship are given special priority.