Predoctoral Fellowships

Note: This call was translated from German

Call for Applications: Ursula Nilgen Predoctoral Fellowships

Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History, Rome
Location: Rome, Italy
Application Deadline: 4 May 2025

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

• Monthly stipend: €1,365, with potential additional foreign allowance for residency in Italy

• 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

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

Application Materials:

Submit via the official application portal: Apply here
Deadline: 4 May 2025

Required documents (compiled in one application):

1. Curriculum vitae (tabular format)

2. Project description with:

   • Short summary of the dissertation project

   • Select bibliography

   • Work plan

3. Contact information for two academic referees (letters not required)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in May 2025.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Max Planck Society is committed to gender equality and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals with disabilities are also expressly welcome.