The Center for Italian Studies offers annual research grants endowed by the late Henry Salvatori, C’1923, to support Penn students and faculty whose research investigates Italian culture and society.

Graduate students and full-time faculty members (standing and associated) may apply. Each award is up to $3,000 and is intended to support expenses related to research, accommodation, and travel, occurring between May 1, 2022 and April 30 2023. A report is required by October 1, 2023.

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: a two­-page proposal (ca. 6,000 characters with no spaces), an estimate of expenses, a timetable, and a list of past Salvatori Awards obtained (if applicable). Graduate students need to 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 2022” to Ann Moyer, professor in the department of history, at moyer@sas.upenn.edu by April 15, 2022. The awards will be announced by April 30, 2022.

The next call for applications will be in the spring 2023. For more information, visit  https://www.sas.upenn.edu/italians/resources/salvatori.