Language:

Proficient spoken and written Italian commensurate with the project is required at the time of application. Language study begun after applying is considered insufficient. The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission will make no provision for Italian language instruction.

Grant period:

9 months, October 10, 2014 to July 10, 2015. Fulbright grantees will be required to participate in a one-to-two day orientation program organized by the Fulbright Commission in mid-October and possibly in a one-day mid-year meeting in February.

Candidate profile :

Candidates at all degree levels and in all fields of study will be considered. Candidates whose projects are concerned with contemporary topics, science and technology, humanities and entrepreneurship are particularly encouraged. Candidates interested in conducting their research in a university/institution in the south of Italy are also encouraged. Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in a graduate program in the U.S. at the time of application.

Affiliation:

Candidates are not required to enroll in an Italian university; however, applicants must establish contacts, and secure affiliations, with an Italian university or research center. A letter of invitation/affiliation must be submitted with the application. For information about Italian universities, please consult, “Guide to Higher Education in Italy” at www.fulbright.it. Applicants enrolling in an Italian university must follow the enrollment procedure through the Italian diplomatic missions in the United States. Information can be downloaded from the following websites: www.esteri.it (see section, “Benvenuti in Italia”) or www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it (see section, “Information and Services” – Consular Services).

Music and arts:

Candidates should establish contacts with Italian specialists in their fields who teach at Italian institutions (conservatories of music, art academies or private institutes) and request a letter of affiliation. The Commission does not accept music and art students who wish to study exclusively with private teachers. In no case will the Fulbright Commission pay for private lessons. Additional personal funds will be required to cover costs for private lessons, practice facilities, studio space, purchase of materials, etc.

Dependents:

No dependent support is available.

This scholarship allows a graduate student to conduct research, to teach, and/or collaborate on new projects in deafness-related fields in Italy.

Language:

Some knowledge of at least one romance language is required; preference will be given to candidates with some fluency in the Italian language. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.

Grant period:

4-6 months (usually second semester, especially for those projects that involve Italian schools).

Candidate profile :

Deaf and hearing graduate students in deafness-related areas, with at least some experience in the area of the proposed project.

Affiliation:

When developing  proposals and for information regarding project ideas, feasibility and possible host institutions, applicants for grants in deafness are encouraged to contact :

Dr. Miriam Grottanelli de Santi, Director of the Siena School for Liberal Arts in Siena, and President of the Mason Perkins Deafness Fund Onlus, Siena at m.grottanelli@sienaschool.com

Dr. Stefania Fadda, Director of the Centro Assistenza per Bambini Sordi e Sordociechi ONLUS (CABSS), Rome at stefania.fadda@cabss.it

Grant benefits:

The award consists of the payment of a maintenance allowance, a travel allowance, and a contribution towards incidental and housing costs. Interpretation services will be provided for the orientation sessions only. 

General comments:

Proposals should involve research, teaching, and/or collaboration on projects aimed at: Improving the lives of deaf and/or deaf-blind children; Improving the lives of deaf adults; Improving infrastructure accessibility for deaf individuals; strengthening specific areas of expertise which are lacking in Italy.

Examples include: Early intervention for deaf and/or deaf-blind children; deaf education; specialized teaching methods for deaf-blind children; bilingualism and biculturalism; school psychology; clinical psychology; counseling; theater education; art education; interpreter education; teaching ASL to deaf students; teaching English through ASL; developing tools that will contribute to creating a positive environment where deaf and/or deaf-blind people can enjoy free and total access to curriculum and the world around them.

Candidate profile :

Open to candidates at all degree levels in the creative and performing arts only.

General comments:

This award is made possible by a trust established by Miguel Vinciguerra. All Fulbright Study/Research Grant specifications apply.

Language:

Proficient knowledge of the Italian language is strongly recommended in view of social interaction and additional activities.

Grant period:

The course will last one year beginning in March 2015. The exact starting date of the Master’s program will be defined in Summer 2013.

Candidate profile :

Preference in this program is for graduating seniors.

This grant is intended for candidates with a special interest in the Slow Food movement and awareness of food culture and food sector issues.

Affiliation:

The grantee will be enrolled in the University of Gastronomic Sciences, Master's in Food Culture and Communications: Food Place and Identity. The main goal of this Master’s Program (taught in English) is to provide students with multidisciplinary knowledge in food studies.  Emphasis will be given to sustainability, traditional and quality food production, as well as the communication and promotion of such products,  based on a thorough anthropological and historical study of food consumption, not only in Italy, but also the rest of Europe. The course combines theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom with practical skills acquired during work experience and field trips. The Master's includes a full program of practical training (field seminars) during which students will discover the best foods and wines and the small artisanal productions of a number of Italian regions and European countries.

Application:

Applicants are required to submit the standard Fulbright application. The study project must be consistent with the University of Gastronomic Sciences’ mission and program.

Benefits:

The grant will cover costs in connection with participation in the Master’s program: tuition, lodging in the university dorms, lunches, all planned stages, board and transportation associated with stages, required didactic material and participation in all events organized by the University of Gastronomic Sciences and Slow Foods. The grantee will also receive a lump-sum travel allowance towards the purchase of an international round-trip plane ticket.

Language:

A good knowledge of Italian is strongly recommended, but at least basic facility in Italian is required. Successful candidates must be articulate native English-speakers.

Grant period:

9 months, October 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Fulbright English Teaching Assistants will be required to participate in a one-to-two day orientation program in October.

Candidate profile :

Applications from students at all degree levels will be accepted, but strong preference will be given to applicants already possessing a BA degree at the time of application. Master’s-level candidates with the initiative, maturity, and self-reliance needed to assist in teaching English language and American culture to Italian students in high schools as well as applicants with teaching background are encouraged to apply.

Nature of assignment:

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program provides part-time assistance (from 12 to 25 teaching hours per week) to permanent teaching staff at Italian high schools.

Placement and details of teaching duties will be communicated after selection.

Contact:

cniccoli@fulbright.it

advorzova@fulbright.it

Website:

http://www.fulbright.it