Applications are currently being accepted for the I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies - Berenson Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies - Berenson Fellowship Program
The Berenson Fellowship Program is a residential research fellowship at Villa I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy.The program supports research that examines the Renaissance through a transnational and geographically expansive perspective. Rather than focusing exclusively on Italy, applicants are encouraged to investigate cultural, intellectual, artistic, scientific, or historical exchanges between Italy and other regions.
Benefits of I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies - Berenson Fellowship Program
The fellowship provides:
- USD 5,200 per month
- A fellowship period of four or six months
- A one-time relocation supplement of up to USD 1,800
- A rent-free apartment when available, excluding utilities
- A housing subsidy when an apartment is unavailable
- Access to the research resources of Villa I Tatti
- Participation in conferences, lectures, concerts, and other academic activities
- A residential research environment in Florence
- Opportunities for intellectual exchange with other scholars
Up to four Berenson Fellowships are available each year.
I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies - Berenson Fellowship Program Requirements
The Berenson Fellowship is open to scholars of all nationalities, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements.
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD at the time of application.
- Be conversant in English.
- Be familiar with Italian.
- Have a research project that can be conducted primarily in Florence.
- Be prepared to undertake the fellowship as a residential research appointment.
- Be able to participate in the intellectual life of Villa I Tatti.
The program gives priority to early- and mid-career scholars.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
16 November, 2026
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