Columbia University Italian Academy Fellowship 2027/28

The Italian Academy at Columbia University invites scholars to apply for its 2027/28 fellowships. Fellows devote a semester or a full academic year to innovative work. Applications close on 4 December 2026.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Italian Academy, Columbia University
• Funding: Full-time salary of $74,279 to $104,099 and health benefits
• Duration: One semester or a full academic year
• Location: Columbia University campus, New York
• Target Group: Postdoctoral, mid-career, and senior scholars
• Deadline: 4 December 2026

Focus Areas

• Humanities, sciences, and social sciences
• Developmental and adolescent psychiatry
• AI tools for the early detection of pancreatic cancer
• Architectural history and preservation

About the Fellowship

The fellowship program is the heart of the Italian Academy’s work. It supports multidisciplinary scholars who want to pursue genuinely innovative projects. Fellows hold a full-time position as a Columbia Officer of Research. They also receive an office in the Academy.

The Academy invites applications for these specialized fellowships:

• One Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in Developmental and Adolescent Psychiatry
• One Alexander Bodini Foundation Fellowship in the Application of AI Tools and Models in the Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
• Up to two Sidney J. Weinberg Jr. Foundation Fellowships in Architectural History and Preservation

What Fellows Receive

• A full-time salary within the range of $74,279 to $104,099
• Health benefits
• An office at the Italian Academy
• A position as a Columbia Officer of Research

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Be a postdoctoral researcher, mid-career scholar, or senior scholar
• Not have held an Italian Academy fellowship before
• Candidates of any nationality may apply.

Required Materials

• A CV with a full list of publications
• A copy of your PhD degree
• A research proposal of up to 1,300 words
• Two letters of recommendation; a third is optional

How to Apply

Prepare all four items and ask your referees early. Then submit the application through the Italian Academy’s fellowship page before the deadline.

#339966;">#339966;" href="https://italianacademy.columbia.edu/content/fellowship-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Apply

Conclusion

This fellowship offers scholars a salaried year at Columbia with strong institutional support. Eligible candidates should prepare their proposals and apply before 4 December 2026.

#008000; text-decoration: underline;">READ MORE