About the opportunity
The ICCROM Fellowship Programme is designed to bring fresh perspectives, facilitate the exchange of knowledge, and stimulate new research avenues in heritage conservation. Fellows engage with ICCROM staff and other professionals while conducting independent research. Proposals should align with ICCROM’s mission, with specific preference given to research on risk management, climate change, digital transition, and integrating heritage into broader policy agendas. Fellowships typically last between 3 and 6 months. While research is primarily conducted at ICCROM headquarters in Rome, partial online arrangements may be considered with justification. Fellows are expected to present their research findings at the end of their stay and provide feedback on the programme outcomes.
Funding and benefits
- Access to one of the world’s most extensive conservation libraries and ICCROM’s archives
- Office space and a computer workstation
- Unlimited access to the internet and stationery
- Opportunities for exchange with ICCROM staff and other heritage professionals
- Assistance in obtaining necessary documents for entry and temporary residence in Italy
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of an ICCROM Member State or working in an organization therein
- Must hold at least a Master’s degree or higher in an area related to cultural heritage
- Must have been professionally active in the field for at least ten years
- Must possess good knowledge of English or French
Required documents
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Confirmation of agreement from employer (if applicable) to undertake research at ICCROM
- Three letters of reference from persons with direct knowledge of the applicant's work
When to apply
- Applications open annually on 15 August
- The deadline for 2027 fellowship applications is 15 September 2026
How to apply
- Complete the online application form available from 15 August
- Upload required digital files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, or TIFF; max 3 MB each)
- If unable to use the online form, contact the Fellowship Programme focal point via email, fax, or post
Additional information
- Fellowships are self-funded; ICCROM does not provide financial support
- Fellows are responsible for all travel, accommodation, and personal insurance costs
- Valid global medical and accident insurance is compulsory for the duration of the fellowship
- Fellows must conduct independent research and cannot request supervision by ICCROM staff
- Fellowships awarded in the 2026 cycle are to be undertaken in 2027
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Senior heritage professionals with at least ten years of active field experience who hold a Master's degree or higher.
- Researchers whose independent work directly aligns with ICCROM's focus on risk management, climate change, digital transition, or policy agendas.
- Nationals or organizational representatives of ICCROM Member States with strong proficiency in English or French.
What should you think carefully about?
- The fellowship is entirely self-funded, requiring candidates to cover all travel, accommodation, and personal insurance costs independently.
- Applicants must secure compulsory global medical and accident insurance and provide an employer agreement if applicable.
- While primarily based in Rome, partial online arrangements may be considered with sufficient justification.
- Participants must conduct fully independent research without requesting direct supervision from ICCROM staff.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is ideal for established heritage professionals aiming to dedicate a focused 3 to 6-month period to independent research while leveraging world-class conservation libraries and archives. It provides a strategic platform to advance conservation knowledge, engage with global peers, and present findings, making it a valuable addition to an academic or senior advisory career.
Our take
Senior heritage experts who can self-fund their stay and bring an aligned independent research proposal should strongly consider applying; however, those requiring financial support or institutional supervision will find this opportunity unsuitable.
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