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Italy | Archives Academic and Artistic Research Fellowships

Artists and researchers are invited to apply for fellowships to conduct research and creative work engaging with the European Cultural Foundation's historical archives at the HAEU in Florence.

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Deadline
16 days left
Entry fee
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Award
$10,000
Location
Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), Villa Salviati, Florence, Italy

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Overview

The European Cultural Foundation opens a new annual Fellowship programme for artists and researchers to conduct research and creative work with the ECF's historical archives at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence. Fellows work embedded in the international scholarly community of the European University Institute. Archival materials are primarily in English, with significant holdings in French, German, and Dutch, plus additional languages occasionally represented.

Two Fellowship Types

  • Academic Research Fellowship: €5,000 grant to support a research stay, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Artistic Research Fellowship: €10,000 grant to support a research stay, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses, as well as artistic production.

Who May Apply

Artists and researchers engaging with the history of the European Cultural Foundation and the broader role of culture in shaping Europe.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 17:00 CET.
  • Archives open to the public and Fellowship programme opens: June 10, 2026.

Fellowship Terms

There is no fixed fellowship period or residency requirement. Outcomes must be completed and publicly presented or published within two years after the signing of the Grant Agreement.

Location

Villa Salviati, Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), Florence, Italy.

Media accepted
all media
Award
Academic Research Fellowship: €5,000 grant; Artistic Research Fellowship: €10,000 grant
Theme
Research and creative work examining the European Cultural Foundation's history, networks, and ideas, and their relevance to Europe's cultural, intellectual, and civic dimensions today.
Eligibility
Open to artists and researchers engaging with the history of the European Cultural Foundation and European culture.
Audience
Artists and researchers

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