Deadline: 29 February 2024
Applications are now open for the Marlène and Paolo Fresco Scholarship for African Studies 2024-2025 . The Marlène and Paolo Fresco Scholarship seeks to stimulate and support increased studies on cultural exchanges between the African continent and the Mediterranean world during the period c. 1250-1750. It is a six-month residential scholarship for the period spring 2025 (January to June).
The grant is aimed at post-doctoral researchers in areas related to the study of African history, including art history, archaeology, history of expressive cultures, musicology, economic history, intellectual, political and religious history, as well as literature and languages. Preference will be given to advanced research projects that address the relationship between the African continent and Italy during the early modern period, historically understood to include the period from the 14th to the 17th century.
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Costs
- The donation is US$ 5,200 per month, made possible by a generous donation from Paolo Fresco, plus a one-off supplement (maximum US$ 1,500) for relocation expenses.
- In view of the residential nature of the scholarship, scholarship holders must live in the Florence area and spend at least three days a week at the Centre. Where possible, a flat will be booked for the scholar's use, rent-free but with utility charges. If a flat is not available, a housing subsidy will be offered to help offset rental costs.
- You are responsible for obtaining your visa, travel authorisation and health cover (and, if applicable, for accompanying family members). You must determine whether a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travelling.
Eligibility
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- At the time of application, scholars must have their doctorate in hand and will be asked to upload a scan of the certificate. They must not be working on a second doctorate.
- Candidates must be fluent in English, Italian or French.
- Successful candidates will have a solid background in African history and its global exchanges in the early modern world.
- Candidates for the scholarship will spend a period of six months in Florence, at I Tatti, with access to local and regional resources (libraries, photographic collections, archives, museums, collections). The scholarship holder is expected to carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded.
- Long-term fellowships at I Tatti can only be undertaken once and cannot be deferred. Long-term fellowships are intended for fellows who have not previously held positions at I Tatti (with the exception of postgraduate fellows).
Application
- Applications must be written in English or Italian and submitted electronically by midnight (Cambridge, MA time) on 29 February 2024. Scholars may apply for only one type of scholarship at I Tatti per academic year.
- Applicants must have two academics who know their work well to submit recommendations online by 4 March 2024. These recommendations must be written in English, French or Italian. To give your referees enough time to send letters of recommendation, click on the reference tab and register them as soon as possible. Referees will receive an e-mail explaining how to access the system and send their letters electronically. It is the responsibility of applicants to inform grantees, in writing on their behalf, of the nature of the project and the submission deadline.
