Courses Announcement – Harvard University I Tatti Fellowships 2026–2027
About the Institution (Harvard University – I Tatti Center)
The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, known as I Tatti, is a premier international research center located in Florence, Italy. The center supports advanced scholarship on the Italian Renaissance and its global connections while providing an exceptional academic environment for postdoctoral and mid-career researchers. Each year, I Tatti hosts scholars from around the world, offering access to Harvard’s research resources, dedicated workspaces, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Harvard University I Tatti Fellowships 2026–2027 (Fully Funded)
This fully funded fellowship program offers scholars the opportunity to conduct advanced research on topics related to the Italian Renaissance, its global interactions, and its lasting influence. Fellows are hosted at Villa I Tatti in Florence and gain access to Harvard’s extensive academic resources, collaborative networks, and research support.
Fellowship Duration: 4 to 12 months
Available Subjects: Renaissance Studies, Art History, Cultural Exchange
Benefits:
– Fully funded package including monthly stipend
– Accommodation and workspace at Villa I Tatti
– Access to Harvard research libraries and digital resources
– Travel support for joint fellowship programs
– Networking with international scholars
Main Fellowship Programs 2026–2027:
– I Tatti Fellowship – 12 months – Deadline: 15 October 2025
– Wallace Fellowship – 4 or 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– Berenson Fellowship – 4 or 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– Digital Humanities Fellowship – 4 or 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship – 4 or 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– David & Julie Tobey Fellowship – 4 or 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– Marlène & Paolo Fresco Fellowship in African Studies – 6 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– I Tatti / Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship – 10 months – Deadline: 1 November 2025
– Warburg / I Tatti Joint Fellowship – 10 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
– I Tatti / Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship – 9 months – Deadline: 15 November 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
– Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree
– Research must relate to the Italian Renaissance or global cultural exchanges
– Open to scholars of all nationalities
– Some programs target early- or mid-career scholars
Application Procedure:
– Select the fellowship program
– Prepare required documents (research proposal, CV, writing samples, recommendations)
– Submit application by the program’s deadline (October–November 2025)
2. Italian Renaissance Research Methods
3. Advanced Art History Studies
4. Global Cultural Exchange in Early Modern Europe
5. Digital Humanities for Renaissance Scholars
6. Manuscript and Print Studies
7. Visual Culture and Society
8. Transnational Renaissance Networks
9. Conservation and Cultural Heritage
10. Mediterranean Cultural Interactions
11. Renaissance Architecture and Urban Studies
12. Historical Research Writing Techniques
13. Early Modern Intellectual History
14. Museum and Curatorial Research
15. European Arts and Humanities Studies
– Visit the official page: https://itatti.harvard.edu/programs