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:
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Duration: 6 months
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Monthly stipend: €1,365, with potential additional foreign allowance for residency in Italy
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Start date: As soon as possible
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Research presentation during the stay is expected
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Fellows are encouraged to take part in the institute’s events and publishing opportunities
Eligibility:
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Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program
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Proficiency in Italian is required
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Open to candidates of all nationalities
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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):
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Curriculum vitae (tabular format)
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Project description with:
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Short summary of the dissertation project
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Select bibliography
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Work plan
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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.
