The Fellowship Programme: Historical Archives of the European Cultural Foundation – Academic Research Fellowship supports new research and creative work engaging with the history of the European Cultural Foundation (ECF) and the broader role of culture in shaping Europe as a shared space of imagination, cooperation, and solidarity. Fellows work embedded in the international scholarly community of the European University Institute in Florence. The programme funds two annual fellowships, an Academic Research Fellowship and an Artistic Research Fellowship; this listing describes the Academic Research Fellowship.

Overview

The Academic Research Fellowship is intended for researchers whose work draws on the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, Italy. The fellowship fosters scholarly engagement with the history of the ECF and the wider cultural dynamics that have influenced European integration and identity. Fellows are expected to complete their research outcomes and present or publish them publicly within two years.

Funding and Benefits

Successful applicants may receive up to 5,000 EUR to support a research stay at the Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence. The funding may be used for travel, accommodation, and living expenses associated with the stay.

Eligibility

The Academic Research Fellowship is open to:

• PhD and postdoctoral researchers.
• Early-career researchers within ten years of completing a master's or doctoral degree.
• Independent scholars with an active research profile in European studies, cultural studies, history, and related fields in the humanities and social sciences.

Applicants at any of the following career stages may apply: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2), or Established Researcher (R3).

Research Areas

Proposals should fall within the humanities or social sciences, with a focus on European studies, cultural studies, history, or related disciplines. Research that engages with the historical archives of the European Cultural Foundation and explores the role of culture in European cooperation and solidarity is particularly relevant.

Deadline and Timeline

Deadline: 30 September 2026.

Fellowship outcomes must be completed and publicly presented or published within two years of the award.

Contact Information

Organisation: European Cultural Foundation

Organisation Country: Netherlands

Further information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/academic-research-fellowship-historical-archives-european-cultural-foundation-cultural/