SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in Ireland and UK

Description

The Society for Italian Studies (SIS) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its first-ever Postdoctoral Fellowship for the academic year 2025-2026. This prestigious fellowship provides funding for a UK or Irish-based Italianist scholar to spend one year turning their PhD thesis on an Italianist topic into a book. The fellowship is designed to support scholars in the early stages of their academic career, offering them the time and resources to develop their work into a significant scholarly publication.

Fellowship Overview

1. Duration: One year (2025-2026 academic year)
2. Location: Hosted by a UK or Irish Italian Department of the candidate’s choice
3. Funding: £19,237 (or £21,237 for candidates in London), aligned with the AHRC PhD maintenance stipend
4. Additional Funding: £500 relocation allowance for candidates moving to a new institution
5. Fellowship Payment: Paid in two instalments directly to the candidate
6. Health Insurance: Fellows are responsible for securing their own health insurance
7. Travel Costs: The fellowship includes funding for travel and relocation expenses

Key Expectations

1. The fellow must be present at their host institution during the fellowship period (subject to visa and residency conditions)
2. Non-stipendiary visiting status is required for the fellowship, allowing email, IT, and library access
3. Mentoring and integration into the host department’s academic life will be part of the fellowship, with a detailed support statement from the host department
4. The PhD viva must be completed (with any corrections signed off) no earlier than 9 May 2023

Degree Level

SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in Ireland and UK is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Ireland Universities, UK Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

The successful fellow will receive:

1. Financial support: £19,237 per annum (or £21,237 in London), aligned with the AHRC PhD stipend
2. Relocation allowance of £500 if moving to a new host department
3. Health insurance coverage for the duration of the fellowship
4. Office space and resources at the host institution
5. Research integration with access to the host institution’s academic resources and community

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be non-PhD holders as of 9 May 2023, with a completed PhD at a UK or Irish university
2. The research must be an Italianist topic with a clear potential for publication
3. The applicant must be willing to be hosted by a UK or Irish institution and follow visa and residency conditions

Application Procedure

To apply for the SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must:

1. Submit a Project Description: A 1,000-word description outlining the book project, its contribution to Italian Studies, and publication plans
2. Host Support Statement: A 500-word statement from the head of the proposed host department explaining how the fellowship candidate will be mentored and integrated into the department
3. CV: A two-page CV highlighting academic achievements
4. References: The names of two referees
5. Submit Documents by Email: All application documents should be sent to Chiara Giuliani, SIS Secretary, at chiara.giuliani@ucc.ie

Deadline and Notification

1. Application Deadline: Friday, 9 May 2025, at 12 noon
2. Outcome Notification: The successful candidate will be notified by Friday, 6 June 2025
3. Fellowship Start Date: The fellowship will commence in September or October 2025

Final Thoughts

The SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for early-career scholars to take their PhD research and develop it into a book-length manuscript. This fellowship not only provides financial support but also access to a vibrant academic community, mentorship, and the chance to collaborate with top Italian Studies scholars in the UK or Ireland.

If you are an emerging scholar in Italian Studies with a completed PhD and a desire to publish your research, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for this fully funded fellowship.