Italy Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies I Tatti Fellowships 2026

Italy Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies I Tatti Fellowships 2026–2027 (Fully Funded)

Are you a scholar passionate about Renaissance Studies, art history, or cultural exchange? Harvard University’s I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 Fellowship Programs. These prestigious I Tatti Fellowships offer researchers worldwide the chance to conduct advanced studies related to the Italian Renaissance, its global connections, and its modern influence.

Each year, Villa I Tatti welcomes outstanding postdoctoral and mid-career scholars for research in one of the most inspiring academic environments in Europe — combining Harvard’s excellence with Italy’s rich cultural heritage.

Degree Level

Fellowship Duration: 4 to 12 months (depending on fellowship type)

Available Subjects

Renaissance Studies
Art history
Cultural exchange

Benefits

Funding Type: Fully Funded (includes stipend, accommodation, and research resources)

Monthly stipend or salary support.
Access to Harvard’s extensive research resources and libraries.
Accommodation and workspace at Villa I Tatti, Florence.
Opportunities for academic networking and collaboration with international scholars.
Travel support between partner institutions (for joint fellowships).

I Tatti Fellowship Programs 2026–2027

I Tatti Fellowship (12 months) – Deadline: October 15, 2025

For postdoctoral scholars pursuing research on any aspect of the Italian Renaissance (14th–17th centuries), including transnational dialogues between Italy and other regions such as Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean.

Wallace Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For researchers studying the impact and historiography of the Italian Renaissance in the Modern Era (19th–21st centuries).

Berenson Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For projects exploring “Italy in the World” — the transnational cultural exchanges between Italy and other civilizations.

Digital Humanities Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For projects integrating digital technology with Renaissance studies, crossing disciplinary boundaries.

Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For curators and conservators conducting research related to art, conservation, and cultural history.

David and Julie Tobey Fellowship (4 or 6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

Focused on drawings, prints, and illustrated manuscripts from the Italian Renaissance.

Marlène and Paolo Fresco Fellowship in African Studies (6 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For scholars researching cultural exchanges between Africa and the Mediterranean world.

I Tatti/Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship (10 months) – Deadline: November 1, 2025

For early or mid-career researchers studying cross-cultural contacts in the late medieval and early modern Mediterranean.
Fellows spend the fall term in Florence and the spring term in Washington, D.C.

Warburg / I Tatti Joint Fellowship (10 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For historians and scholars of science exploring global intellectual exchanges.
Fellows spend the fall in London and the spring in Florence.

I Tatti / Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship (9 months) – Deadline: November 15, 2025

For art historians studying the relationship between Spain and Italy.
Fellows spend the fall term in Madrid and the spring in Florence.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) at the time of application.
Research projects should align with the themes of the Italian Renaissance and its cultural interactions.
Scholars from all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Some fellowships may target early-career or mid-career researchers depending on the program.