FAME foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society.
FAME foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies and the German Historical Institute in Rome (Deutsches Historisches Institut in Rom) offer a joint residential fellowship for the 2022-2023 academic year. With this fellowship, I Tatti and the DHI Rom seek to stimulate and support increased scholarship on cultural exchange with and within the African continent during the period c. 1250-1750 by creating and promoting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly between scholars from African regions and those working in European and North American institutions. The fellowship offers post-doctoral scholars working on African studies (or topics that closely consider Africa) a ten-month position to conduct historical research in Italy supported by two institutes with dynamic academic communities.
SPECIALITIES: Cultural Studies, Art History, Literature, Languages
BENEFITS: – Accommodation : For DHI: A monthly supplement of Euro 1,000 to offset rental costs. – Stipend/Allowance : – For DHI: The stipend is Euro 2,500 per month – For Villa I Tatti: The stipend is USD 4,200 per month – Accommodation : For Villa I Tatti: A one-time supplement (maximum USD 1,500) towards relocation expenses. When possible, a one-bedroom apartment will be set aside for the Fellow’s use, rent free, but with charges for utilities. If an apartment is not available, a housing subsidy will be offered to offset rental costs. – Others : – Fellows are given a space to work within the DHI for the duration of their stay. – Fellows enjoy the use of the DHI library, archive, and collections. – Fellows are offered a reserved desk or carrel in the Biblioteca Berenson at Villa I Tatti.