The Italian Academy at Columbia University is inviting applications for its 2027–2028 Fellowship Program in the United States. This prestigious opportunity is designed for outstanding researchers and experienced scholars seeking dedicated time to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary research in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Hosted by Columbia University in New York City, the program welcomes qualified candidates from all nationalities. Selected fellows will receive a full-time research appointment, salary, health benefits, and office space on the university campus.

About the Italian Academy Fellowship

The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America promotes advanced research, intellectual exchange, and collaboration across academic disciplines. Its fellowship program brings together scholars from different backgrounds to explore new ideas and address important scientific, cultural, and social questions.

For the 2027–2028 academic year, the Academy is offering dedicated fellowships in developmental and adolescent psychiatry, the application of artificial intelligence tools and models for the early detection of pancreatic cancer, and architectural history and preservation. Applications proposing innovative research in other fields are also welcome.

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary: A minimum annual salary within the advertised range of US$74,279 to US$104,099, depending on qualifications and other relevant factors.
• Health benefits: Health benefits associated with the full-time research appointment.
• Office facilities: Dedicated office space at the Italian Academy on Columbia University’s campus.
• Research opportunities: Time and an academic environment to pursue innovative research projects.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Opportunities to exchange ideas with scholars and members of the Columbia University community.
• International exposure: The opportunity to conduct research within a globally recognized academic institution in New York City.

Please note that accommodation is not provided directly. The Academy can assist fellows in applying for Columbia housing when available.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates of any nationality may apply.
• Applicants should be postdoctoral researchers, mid-career scholars, or senior scholars.
• A PhD degree is required by June 30, 2027. Applicants completing their doctoral degrees may apply if they meet this deadline.
• Applicants must not have previously held a fellowship at the Italian Academy.
• Columbia University faculty members are not eligible.
• Candidates must be prepared to undertake full-time research while in residence.

The selection committee evaluates applications based on their academic quality and research potential.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

1. An updated curriculum vitae (CV), including a complete list of publications.
2. A copy of the PhD degree.
3. A research proposal of no more than 1,300 words, excluding references.
4. Two letters of recommendation. A third letter is optional.

All research proposals and CVs must be submitted in English.

Fellowship Duration

Applicants can choose from three residency periods:

• Fall 2027: September 15–December 31, 2027.
• Spring 2028: January 15–April 30, 2028.
• Full academic year: September 15, 2027–April 30, 2028.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the Columbia University Italian Academy Fellowship 2027–2028 is December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. New York time. Recommendation letters are due by December 14, 2026.