The British School at Rome is pleased to invite applications for its 2027–28 humanities awards. Applications for all of the awards listed below are due by 13 November 2026, with letters of recommendation due by 16 November 2026.
Balsdon and Hugh Last Fellowships (three months)
These fellowships are open to established scholars in post at a UK university. The Balsdon Fellowship supports research on any aspect of the social, religious, political and economic cultures of the Italian peninsula, and their wider textual, visual and material dissemination and reception, from early prehistory to the modern period. The Hugh Last Fellowship supports research on classical antiquity, excluding archaeological fieldwork and work on Roman Britain. Only one application is required; eligible candidates will be considered for both fellowships.
Rome Fellowships (nine months)
These fellowships are for early-career scholars normally within five years of their doctorate and not in permanent academic positions. They support research on any aspect of the social, religious, political and economic cultures of the Italian peninsula and their wider textual, visual and material dissemination and reception, from early prehistory to the modern period.
Rome Awards (three months)
These residential awards are open to postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers who are not in permanent academic positions. There are three award types: the Ralegh Radford Rome Award for postgraduate researchers; the Rome Award for postdoctoral researchers normally within five years of their doctorate; and the Shortland-Jones Rome Award for postdoctoral researchers normally within five years of their doctorate working on archaeological or historical topics before AD 600. Only one application is required; applicants will be considered for all awards for which they are eligible.
In keeping with the BSR’s charitable remit, nationality and UK study requirements apply to the Rome Fellowships and Rome Awards. We welcome applications from all those who meet the eligibility criteria; full details are available on SlideRoom.
Simon Keay Award in Mediterranean Archaeology (three months)
Established in 2021 in memory of Professor Simon Keay, this award supports research on any aspect of Roman archaeology in the Mediterranean. Applications are welcomed in research areas similar to, but not limited by, those of Professor Keay, including trade, ports, Portus and ceramic studies.
Applications should be submitted through SlideRoom:
https://bsrome.slideroom.com
Full details on each award and the application process are available on SlideRoom. Further information about the BSR’s awards and residencies is available on the British School at Rome website, or you are welcome to contact me at programmes.manager@bsrome.it.
