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Institution: Deutsches Studienzentrum in Venedig (DSZV), in collaboration with Fritz Thyssen Stiftung
Location: Venice, Italy (Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza)
Duration: 12 months (01 May 2027 – 30 April 2028)
Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
Accommodation: Provided by the institution
Type: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Deutsches Studienzentrum in Venedig (DSZV) offers a one-year postdoctoral fellowship funded by the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung for researchers working on Venice-related topics in history, culture, and visual studies.
The programme supports advanced research in the humanities and cultural studies, with full access to Venice’s archival, museum, and library resources, as well as the DSZV’s own research infrastructure and scholarly network.
About the Institution
The Deutsches Studienzentrum in Venedig is an interdisciplinary research institute based in a historic palazzo on the Grand Canal. It hosts scholars and artists working on Venice-related research and organises conferences, lectures, publications, and cultural programmes throughout the year.
Fellowship Overview
The fellowship enables a 12-month research stay in Venice focused on independent postdoctoral research. Fellows are expected to engage with the city’s historical archives, collections, and academic networks.
Accommodation is provided on-site, along with access to specialised research resources, including a library of over 15,000 volumes dedicated to Venetian studies.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to postdoctoral researchers in humanities and cultural studies
- Research must relate to Venice or its historical territories
- Submission of a 3–5 page research proposal
- Short academic CV
- Italian language certificate required
- Two academic reference letters
- Completed application form
