Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Deadline: January 15, 2027
Website: https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/fellowships-and-grants
The Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the Gennadius Library supports research by Turkish nationals conducting research on topics related to intercommunal relationships and the social history of Byzantium or the Ottoman period. Opened in 1926 with the 26,000-volume collection of diplomat and bibliophile Joannes Gennadius, the Gennadius Library now houses over 150,000 titles of rare books and bindings, research materials, manuscripts, archives, and works of art that illuminate Hellenism, Greece, and neighboring civilizations from antiquity to modern times. Rare maps of the Mediterranean, early editions of travelers to the area, costume albums of the Ottoman period and a laurel wreath belonging to Lord Byron are just some of the unique items. Holdings of 90,000 research titles in open stacks complement the rare books and other collections to create a comprehensive resource for the history of Greece across the ages. The fellowship is for research in the Gennadius Library for the full academic year 2027-2028.
Field of Study: Secular topics considering the intercommunal relationships, social history, or civil society of Byzantium or the Ottoman Empire.
Eligibility: Turkish nationals who are either Ph.D. holders or students enrolled in a doctoral program. Applicant does not need to be resident in Türkiye at the time of application; students may be enrolled in a program based in any country.
Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2027 to late May 2028 and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA will acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies will be contributed to the Gennadius Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the Gennadius Library.
The award will be announced during March 2027.
Online Application: The application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Currently enrolled student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.
