Salvatori Research Awards

Faculty and Graduate Student Research

 

The Center for Italian Studies offers annual research grants to support Penn students and faculty whose research investigates Italian culture and society.

Graduate students and full-time faculty members (standing and non-standing) may apply.

Each award is up to $5,000 and is intended to support expenses related to research, accommodation, and travel, occurring between May 1st, 2025, and April 30th, 2026. 

A report is required by October 1st, 2026.

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As funds are limited, requests below the upper limit are encouraged. It is not possible to apply for two consecutive years. If awarded a grant, advance travel funds are not available.

Applications are evaluated by a Committee of at least two faculty members plus the Director of the Center.

Applications (Word or PDF) should include: 1) a two­-page proposal (ca. 6,000 characters); 2) an estimate of expenses; 3) a timetable; 4) a list of past Salvatori Awards obtained (if applicable). 

Graduate students must provide one letter of support from a standing faculty member in the most relevant department or program.

Applicants and recommenders should send an e­mail with the subject “Salvatori Awards 2024” to Prof. Eva Del Soldato at evadel@sas.upenn.edu by the February 1st, 2025 deadline.