Call for Italian Academy Fellowship Program at Columbia University 2027–28!!!
The Italian Academy at Columbia University invites applications for its Fellowship Program for the 2027–28 academic year. The program welcomes scholars from different countries and academic backgrounds to pursue research in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences while participating in an interdisciplinary academic environment.
The fellowship includes dedicated opportunities in several research areas. These include the Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in Developmental and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in the Application of AI Tools and Models in the Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer, and up to two Sidney J. Weinberg Jr. Foundation Fellowships in Architectural History and Preservation. Applicants working on other research topics are also welcome to apply.
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Applicants may be postdoctoral researchers, mid-career scholars, or senior scholars of any nationality. A PhD must be completed by June 30, 2027. Individuals who have previously held a fellowship at the Italian Academy and professors at Columbia University are not eligible.
Selected fellows will receive a full-time salary, health benefits, and an office at the Italian Academy on Columbia University’s campus. The annual salary range is $74,279–$104,099, with the final amount determined by factors such as qualifications, experience, education, and departmental budget.
Applicants may choose a fall residency from September 15 to December 31, 2027; a spring residency from January 15 to April 30, 2028; or a full academic-year residency from September 15, 2027, to April 30, 2028. Fellows are expected to reside at the Academy for their selected period, focus on their research, and participate in weekly seminars. They cannot teach or hold concurrent fellowships during their residency.
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The application requires a CV with a complete publication list, a copy of the PhD degree, a research proposal of no more than 1,300 words excluding references, and two recommendation letters, with a third letter optional. CVs and proposals must be in English, whi
Benefits
- Salary:
- Annual salary range of $74,279–$104,099.
- The final salary depends on qualifications, experience, education, departmental budget, and other relevant factors.
- Health Benefits: Fellows receive health benefits as part of the appointment.
- Office Facilities: Fellows receive an office at the Italian Academy on Columbia University’s campus.
- Research Opportunities: Fellows can dedicate their residency to their proposed research.
- Interdisciplinary Environment: The program encourages academic exchange across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
- Academic Engagement: Fellows participate in weekly seminars and engage with the Academy’s research community.
- Housing Assistance: The Academy assists fellows in applying for Columbia Housing when available. However, it does not provide housing or cover rent.
Eligibilities
- Nationality: Applicants from all countries are welcome.
- Academic Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a PhD by June 30, 2027.
- Postdoctoral, mid-career, and senior scholars may apply.
- Research Areas:
- Humanities
- Sciences
- Social sciences
- Interdisciplinary research
- Previous Fellowship: Applicants must not have previously held a fellowship at the Italian Academy.
- Ineligible Applicants: Professors at Columbia University are not eligible.
- Required Documents:
- CV with a complete list of publications.
- Copy of the PhD degree.
- Research proposal of up to 1,300 words, excluding references.
- Two recommendation letters; a third is optional.
- Language Requirements: CVs and research proposals must be in English. Recommendation letters may be submitted in Italian.
- Science Applicants: Applicants in the sciences should contact a Columbia professor to discuss potential interest in their project and mention any agreed collaboration in their proposal.
- Residency Requirements: Fellows must be in residence for their entire selected period and attend weekly seminars, usually held on Wednesdays.
- Additional Restrictions: Fellows are expected to focus on their research and cannot teach or hold concurrent fellowships during their residency.
Application Process
- Applicants are required to complete their application process through the Apply Link given below.
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- Review the Official Guidelines: Visit the official Italian Academy Fellowship webpage and review the eligibility requirements and fellowship details.
- Prepare the Required Documents: Gather your CV with a complete publication list, a copy of your PhD degree, and a research proposal of no more than 1,300 words, excluding references.
- Arrange Recommendation Letters: Submit two recommendation letters. A third letter is optional. Recommendation letters must be submitted by December 14, 2026.
Application Deadline: December 5, 2026 (29 Days Remaining)
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