OpenFieldHistoric Albornoz Library Archival Research Grant
Six-month grant for historians and paleographers investigating 14th–18th century legal manuscripts and papal documents preserved in Bologna.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate or advanced doctoral candidacy in medieval history, paleography, or canon law
- English language proficiency
- Latin paleographical reading ability and Spanish or Italian fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Archival research proposal detailing targeted codices and cataloging methodologies
- Recommendation letters
- One letter from a national archive or university manuscript department head
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,800 monthly living stipend plus dedicated archival carrel in the historic library
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; archival fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Reale Collegio di Spagna documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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