Are you conducting academic research in Rome during the 2025–2026 academic year? Here’s your chance to join one of the most prestigious research communities in Italy — the British School at Rome (BSR) is now accepting applications for its Associate Fellowships.
These non-stipendiary, non-residential fellowships are designed for early-career or established scholars who already have external funding or institutional support. The BSR Associate Fellowships provide a formal affiliation and full access to an international scholarly community without the need for BSR-funded residency or stipend.
Why Apply?
As a BSR Associate Fellow, you will enjoy:
- Formal affiliation with the British School at Rome for a flexible period of 3 to 12 months, between late September 2025 and late September 2026
- Full participation in BSR’s vibrant academic life, including: Site visits, Italian language classes, permit support, communal IT facilities, and Internal workshops and academic events.
- Eight complimentary meals per month (lunch or dinner)
- Preferential access to the BSR Library and Archive
Explore the BSR Library and Archive
Fellows benefit from privileged use of one of Rome’s leading English-language academic libraries. With over 120,000 volumes and extensive archives, the Library has special strengths in:
- Archaeology
- Art and architectural history
- Classical studies
- Italian cultural and historical studies
The Archive also features invaluable resources like the Ashby and Ward-Perkins collections, making it a treasure trove for scholars of Italy from prehistory to the modern era.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following:
- Be a British or Commonwealth citizen
- Hold a PhD awarded by a UK university
- Be an established scholar at a UK university (any nationality)
Additional requirements include:
- Being physically based in Rome during the Fellowship
- Holding at least a first university degree at the time of application
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility (nationality, residency, or employment)
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed on:
- Academic value and feasibility of the proposed research
- Relevance to the BSR’s location and resources
- Candidate’s academic record and potential for future contributions
- Fit with the BSR’s interdisciplinary community
- Contribution to promoting Italian studies in Britain and the Commonwealth
Apply: https://bsr.ac.uk/call-for-applications-bsr-associate-fellowships-2025-2026-academic-year/
Application Deadline: 26 May 2025.
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