The Paul Mellon Centre is now accepting applications for its annual Rome Fellowship, offering researchers the opportunity to spend three months at the British School at Rome (BSR).
Focus
The fellowship supports advanced research exploring British–Italian cultural connections from the mediaeval period to the present.
Eligible projects must focus on visual culture and demonstrate strong historical and critical insight.
Fellows are expected to work closely with Roman archives, collections, and the city’s visual landscape—making Rome an essential, active component of their research.
Funding details
The fellowship provides:
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Three months of residential accommodation and meals at the British School at Rome
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Italian language instruction
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Support in accessing restricted archives and collections
Financial benefits vary by employment status:
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Employed scholars: $3,750 honorarium + up to $10,000 for staff replacement where applicable
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Independent scholars: Approximately $8,750
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Additional accessibility support may be offered where needed
Who can apply
Applicants must have earned their doctoral degree by the application deadline. Eligible candidates include:
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Scholars and academic researchers
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Curators
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Archivists
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GLAM professionals (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums)
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Early-career to senior academics
Applicants should clearly demonstrate why Rome is vital to their research and specify the archives, collections or sites they plan to engage with.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must show:
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A completed doctoral degree by the deadline.
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A project rooted in visual culture and British–Italian exchange.
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Clear benefit from time in Rome and access to BSR resources.
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Strong methodological grounding and awareness of relevant debates.
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Willingness to undertake a continuous three-month residency (split residency may be possible based on scheduling).
Application requirements
Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal explaining:
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The project topic and visual materials under investigation.
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Why Rome is critical to the study.
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Intended use of archives, collections and Roman sites.
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Expected outcomes and how the fellowship will support progress.
Additional documents—such as a CV, references and work samples—may be required according to the fellowship guidelines.
Deadline
Applications are due on January 31, 2026. Visit the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art website to apply.
Explore our Opportunities page for more culture-focused fellowships.
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