Wallace Fellowship
The Wallace Fellowship at Villa I Tatti funds research on the modern legacy and influence of the Italian Renaissance, offering residencies in Florence for scholars in related fields.
Funder: Villa I Tatti The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studie
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Full application) | November 21, 2026 (Letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: USD 5,200/month for 4 or 6 months; up to USD 1,800 relocation supplement; up to four fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports research on the impact and legacy of the Italian Renaissance in the modern era, with residential fellowships at Villa I Tatti in Florence.
Key Information: Applicants must be able to conduct research in Florence and have not previously held an I Tatti appointment (except as a Graduate Fellow).
Description
The Wallace Fellowship, offered by Villa I Tatti (The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies), provides residential fellowships in Florence for scholars researching the historiography and influence of the Italian Renaissance from the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Fellows receive time, resources, and community engagement to advance projects exploring the reception, transformation, and legacy of Renaissance culture in modern art, architecture, literature, music, philosophy, political thought, and related fields. The fellowship emphasizes original research and contribution to the intellectual life of the Center.
