Scholar-in-residence at the Dutch University Institute for Art History
in Florence
The Dutch University Institute for Art History in Florence (NIKI)
offers a scholar-in-residency accommodation for a distinguished
researcher in art history to spend time dedicated to his/her projects.
A candidate for this accommodation will have an excellent international
reputation in a field of research that is of relevance to the Institute
(Italian art; artistic relations between Italy and the Low Countries;
Netherlandish art in Italy).
A scholar-in-residence is offered:
– 4 month accommodation in the Dutch University Institute for Art
History in Florence, including standard housing utilities
– Access to the research library and photographic archives
During the period of residency, the scholar will:
– prepare a scholarly publication
– give public lectures at the Institute and/or
– assist with the current teaching activities at the Institute and/or
– participate with the organization of an international conference
– actively participate in the Institute’s scholarly community
– if relevant, create opportunities for collaboration between the
Institute and one’s home university
Availability:
Applications can be submitted at any time. There is no deadline for
applications. Candidates will indicate the period that they would like
to be in residence.
Application will include:
– a letter of application for the scholar-in-residency
– a proposal for the period of the scholar-in-residency, not to exceed
3 pages
– a CV
– name of editor/publisher of projected publication
– names of 2 colleagues from whom recommendations may be requested
Selection criteria:
– Research topic’s relevancy to the areas of focus promoted by the
Institute
– Innovative nature and feasibility of proposed research
– motivation for a residency at the Institute
– Quality and structure work plan
– potential contribution to the teaching activities at the Institute
Procedure:
– Applications must be submitted by email to the director of the Dutch
University Institute for Art History in Florence: prof. dr. Michael W.
Kwakkelstein kwakkelstein@nikiflorence.org
– Based on the selection criteria, the Director advises the chair and
two members of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute. Together
they form the selection committee.
– The director informs the applicant on the outcome of the selection
committee.
Istituto Universitario Olandese di Storia dell’Arte, Viale Torricelli
5, 50125 Firenze
Tel. 055.221612 Fax. 055.221106
www.niki-florence.org