Application opens: December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 and Winter/Spring 2028 semester
The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) announces the Teresa Poggi Visiting Fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This residential fellowship is open to doctoral students and faculty in all fields and disciplines at the University of Bologna, Italy. Priority will be given to students.
Made possible by a generous gift from Sue and Stephanie Augustyniak in honor of their mother, the fellowship provides Italian scholars an opportunity to conduct and share their research at the University of Michigan for up to a full academic year (September-May).
Applicants are invited to propose research projects and detail how an extended research stay in Ann Arbor would benefit their current and future scholarship.
Awards include:
- Round-trip economy airfare to Detroit, Michigan
- Generous stipend covering housing and living expenses
- Health insurance
- Visa fees
- Professional development workshops at U-M
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form that includes:
- A brief proposal (approximately 1,000 words) describing: a) research project and b) plan for the duration of the fellowship
- Curriculum Vitae
- For Doctoral Students - a letter of recommendation from your doctoral advisor and a transcript
- For Faculty: A copy of your doctoral diploma or highest degree received
- Consent to participate in an interview via Zoom
For any questions, please send an email to weiseraward@umich.edu.
