The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (I Tatti) - Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for Curators and Conservators 2026 (With Up to $7,000 in Funding)

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About Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (I Tatti) - Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for Curators and Conservators

The Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship is a prestigious residential research fellowship offered by the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (I Tatti) in Florence, Italy. The programme is designed for museum curators and conservators who wish to undertake advanced research on the Italian Renaissance, while benefiting from an exceptional scholarly environment and access to one of the world’s leading research collections in Renaissance studies. The fellowship provides dedicated time for research with minimal professional obligations, allowing fellows to focus on scholarly work, archival research, and academic collaboration.

• Sponsor Organisation: I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies

Benefits of Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (I Tatti) - Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for Curators and Conservators

Successful fellows receive comprehensive financial and academic support.

Financial Support

Each fellow receives:

• USD 5,200 per month throughout the fellowship period.

• A one-time relocation allowance of up to USD 1,800.

Accommodation Support

Where available, fellows may receive:

• A rent-free apartment provided by the Centre (utility charges apply).

If university housing is unavailable:

• A housing subsidy is provided to help offset rental costs in Florence.

Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (I Tatti) - Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for Curators and Conservators Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be curators or conservators.
• Be employed by an educational or cultural institution.
• Propose an original research project or institutional research initiative.
• Conduct research that can primarily be completed in Florence.
• Demonstrate a good command of English.
• Have familiarity with Italian.

Priority is given to:

• Early-career scholars.
• Mid-career scholars.
• Researchers without regular access to research resources in Italy.
• Applicants who have not previously held appointments at I Tatti (except former Graduate Fellows).

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.
   

Application Deadline

16 November, 2026

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