Short Description:
The Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tanja Michalsky, invites applications for the Ursula Nilgen Predoctoral Fellowships, funded by the Ursula Nilgen-Hertziana Foundation.
These short-term fellowships support dissertation projects on medieval Italian art (up to approx. 1250) through a 6-month research residency at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome.
Fellowship Details:
- Duration: 6 months
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Research presentation during the stay is expected
- Fellows are encouraged to take part in the institute’s events and publishing opportunities
Application Requirements:
Submit via the official application portal: Apply here
Required documents (compiled in one application):
- Curriculum vitae (tabular format)
- Project description with:
- Short summary of the dissertation project
- Select bibliography
- Work plan
- Contact information for two academic referees (letters not required)
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program
- Proficiency in Italian is required
- Open to candidates of all nationalities
- The application can be submitted in German, Italian, or English
Program Benefits or Awards:
Monthly stipend: €1,365, with potential additional foreign allowance for residency in Italy
Entry Fee: none
Location: Italy, Rome
Deadline: 4 May 2025
Website link:
https://www.biblhertz.it/3657481/250409_Bando-Ursula-Nilgen
