Professional Practice
Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche Landscape Scholarships
Date: 6/4/2024 - 8/30/2024
Location(s): International
Description:
Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche establishes landscape study scholarships on a yearly basis to support young graduates who wish to carry out research into the landscape and gardens culture and in the field of the care of places.
The scholarships focus on three thematic areas which correspond to the cultural profile and field of activity of three key figures for the Foundation’s scientific work since its inception: Sven-Ingvar Andersson (Landscape project), Rosario Assunto (Theories and policies for landscape), and Ippolito Pizzetti (Nature and gardens).
The tenth edition 2024/2025 will grant two six-month scholarships in one of the three thematic areas, to be chosen by the candidate. Candidate are encouraged to submit entries with original and innovative content which reflects the scientific work of the Foundation.
The value of each scholarship is Euro 10,000.00 (gross). The duration of the scholarships, which are residential and non-extendable, is six months and they will take place from 15 January 2025 to 15 July 2025.
The scholarships are open to Italian and foreign graduates (master’s degree/laurea magistrale) and postgraduates who are under the age of 40 on 31 August 2024.
Research grant holders, or those who hold a public or private position and carry out any work activity on an ongoing basis cannot apply. A good working knowledge of written and spoken Italian is required.