Humanities
Humanities
The BSR offers prestigious fellowships for early-career and established scholars in the humanities. Awards of three to nine months support research on the cultures of the Italian peninsula—from early prehistory to the present day—including their social, political, religious, and economic dimensions, and how these were expressed, transmitted, and received.
Based in the heart of Rome’s cultural quarter, the BSR gives fellows exceptional access to world-class archives, museums, and collections, as well as its own specialist Library and on-site facilities. Scholars join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community, sharing ideas across fields and disciplines.
These awards provide dedicated time and space for deep research, while Rome’s rich layers of history offer constant inspiration and new perspectives. Whether you want to push your project forward, explore new sources, or connect with like-minded researchers, a BSR award offers a unique opportunity to do so in one of the world’s most intellectually and culturally stimulating cities.
Selection Criteria
The Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters evaluates all applications according to the following criteria:
Academic Significance and Feasibility
The intellectual importance and originality of the proposed project, and the likelihood of its successful completion within the proposed timeframe.Fit with the BSR
How well the project aligns with the British School at Rome’s location, facilities, and access to relevant archives, libraries, and other resources.Academic Excellence and Potential
The applicant’s academic record and references, as indicators of scholarly merit and future contribution to their field.Contribution to the BSR Community
The applicant’s potential to engage actively with the BSR’s interdisciplinary academic environment, with consideration given to maintaining a balanced representation of disciplines and time periods within the community.Promotion of Italian Studies
The role of BSR awards in advancing the study of Italy within the UK and Commonwealth, and the extent to which the proposed project supports this mission.
Benefits: what we offer
Award holders at the British School at Rome receive a comprehensive package of support, including:
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Board and lodging in our historic building, located at the edge of the beautiful Villa Borghese Gardens.
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Full academic and administrative support, including facilitated access to special collections, libraries, museums, and archaeological and art historical sites not normally open to the public.
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Italian language instruction provided on site, supporting both research and daily life in Rome.
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24-hour access to the BSR Library, an important resource for research in Italian studies, archaeology, history, and the visual arts.
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Opportunities to participate in organised site visits, workshops, interdisciplinary seminars, and the BSR’s public events programme.
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Most awards include a monthly stipend to help cover living and research expenses
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