This fellowship supports advanced research on historical, artistic, and intellectual connections between Africa and the Italian Renaissance at Villa I Tatti.
Funder: Villa I Tatti The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studie
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship funding; award amount and duration not specified. Includes research resources and scholarly community support.
Summary: Supports advanced research on connections between Africa and the Italian Renaissance, fostering innovative global Renaissance scholarship.
The Marlene and Paolo Fresco Fellowship in African Studies is designed to support advanced research examining the relationship between Africa and the Italian Renaissance. The fellowship encourages innovative scholarship exploring historical, artistic, and intellectual connections, including cross-cultural exchanges and influences between African societies and Italy during the Renaissance period. Recipients join a vibrant scholarly community at Villa I Tatti, gaining access to resources to deepen their research and contribute to the broader field of global Renaissance studies.