OpenFieldSwiss-Italian Alpine Cultural Heritage and Transnational Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral appointment leading field documentation of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ticino and Northern Italy, analyzing vernacular stone masonry and borderland cultural memory.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Art History, Cultural Studies, or Anthropology completed within past 4 years
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English and working Italian
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications on Alpine architecture, transborder migration, or cultural heritage
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 75,000–CHF 85,000/year academic salary + CHF 8,000 field travel grant across the Alps
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Academic staff appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Early 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Franklin University Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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