Famed as a center of interdisciplinary research excellence in the Mediterranean region, the British School at Rome (BSR) is fully dedicated to support a complete range of arts, humanities and social sciences. BSR acts with devotion and commitment to create an environment for work of international standing and impact from Britain and the Commonwealth. BSR is currently inviting application for two fellowship programs: the Balsdon Fellowship and Hugh Last Fellowship for the academic year 2012-13.
The Balsdon Fellowship is offered for research on the archaeology, art history, history, society and culture of Italy, from prehistory to the modern period. The Hugh Last Fellowship is offered for research on classical antiquity (excluding archaeological fieldwork and work on Roman Britain)
Fellowship Provisions
The Balsdon and Hugh Last Fellowships offer board and lodging at the British School at Rome (BSR) for 3 months (between October 2012 and June 2013). These Fellowships are open to established scholars, normally in post in a UK university. In addition to pursuing personal research, the Fellows are expected to take an interest in the work of other award-holders at the BSR, particularly those in fields close to their own. They will be requested to give a public lecture.
General Requirements
Applicants must be British or Commonwealth citizens; or must be studying or have studied at postgraduate level in a Higher Education Institution in the UK, having completed by October 2011 not less than four years of residence in the UK; or must hold a post in a Higher Education Institution in the UK. Proof of nationality and/or residency may be required.
- Residencies will be tenable in the academic year (October–June) 2012–2013.
- Previous Awardees are not normally offered repeat Awards, but are eligible to apply for a Scholarship or Fellowship.
- Fellows, Scholars and Awardees are required to live at the BSR.
- Partners may be accommodated for strictly limited periods by prior agreement, but must pay for their board and lodging at the BSR’s prevailing rates. Children cannot be accommodated.
- Fellows, Scholars and Awardees are required to submit a report on their research within two months of the end of their award, and are requested to keep BSR informed of future progress.
- Fellows, Scholars and Awardees are asked to donate a copy of any publications arising from their research whilst holding a BSR award to the BSR’s Library.
- Successful applicants will be required to take out medical insurance for the duration of their tenure.
Selection Criteria
- The academic merit of the applicant judged by his/her previous record and references, including her/his prospects of making a future contribution to scholarship.
- The inherent academic significance and interest of the project proposed (bearing in mind also the feasibility of completion to the timetable stated).
- The suitability of the project for BSR, bearing in mind its location, resources and access to resources.
- The suitability of the candidate to contribute to the academic community of the BSR and the need to ensure a reasonable balance between different disciplines and chronological periods within the BSR’s academic community.
- The role of the Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards in promoting Italian studies in Britain and the Commonwealth.
Last date for submitting the applications is January 17, 2012.
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