Turn Your PhD into a Published Book: Apply for the SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in the UK & Ireland
Are you an early-career scholar in Italian Studies interested in converting your doctoral research into a published monograph? The Society for Italian Studies (SIS) is calling for applications for its first SIS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 –2026 academic year. This highly competitive opportunity provides financial assistance and academic support to enable you to transform your PhD thesis into an important contribution to the field.
Fellowship Overview
- Duration: 12 months (September/October 2025 – 2026)
- Location: Based at a UK or Irish university’s Italian Department of your preference
- Funding: £19,237 (or £21,237 if based in London), to match the AHRC PhD maintenance stipend
- Further Support: £500 relocation fee for those who have to relocate to a new institution
- Payment Schedule: Two payments made to the fellow
- Application Date: Friday, 9 May 2025, at 12 noon
- Notification Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
Advantages of the Fellowship
Financial Support: Get a competitive stipend to concentrate on your research without financial diversion.
Academic Integration: Have non-stipendiary visiting status at your host institution, with access to email, IT systems, and library facilities.
Mentorship: Enjoy guidance and integration into the host department’s academic community.
Relocation Assistance: A £500 allowance is offered to those relocating to a new UK or Irish institution.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
Have completed their PhD viva (with any corrections signed off) at a UK or Irish university no earlier than 9 May 2023.
Suggest a project based on an Italianist theme with explicit potential for publication.
Be in a position to live in the UK or Ireland or be able to apply for a Graduate Visa.
You must obtain support from the Italian Department of a UK or Irish university (only one candidate per department will receive funding)
Application Process
To submit an application, send the following documents by email to Chiara Giuliani, SIS Secretary, at [email protected]:
Project Description: A 1,000-word plan outlining your book project, contribution to Italian Studies, and plans for publication.
The head of the suggested host department must provide a 500-word statement explaining how they will mentor you and integrate you within the department.
Curriculum Vitae: A two-page CV outlining your academic record.
References: Names of two referees (references will only be requested for shortlisted candidates).
Please ensure all documents are submitted by Friday, 9 May 2025, at 12 noon.
Why Apply?
This fellowship presents a great chance to pursue your academic life by converting your doctoral research into a published document. You will be provided with funding, academic facilities, and mentorship through an active community of scholars. It is the perfect stepping ground for scholars wishing to establish themselves in Italian Studies.
