In the framework of the “Mobilities: A transdisciplinary framework for research, international teaching and public engagement in the Humanities” Department Development Project (PSD 2023-2027), the DiSSGeA (Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient World; hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) is launching a Call for Applications for Visiting Scholars Grants for the year 2026. The initiative provides the assignment of positions as Visiting Scholars to professors, researchers, and early career scholars (postdoctoral researchers, lectures, etc.) from international universities or research centres.

Each project proposal will be awarded with Euro 2,500 net.

Funding requests must be submitted from 19/12/2025 to 30/01/2026 at 1:00 PM (CET), by using the appropriate online form – accessible at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YcNCFWRY2GF9v16B1NP7UdKEMMi1KXucZKU2G7NmuvM/edit

and written in English.

For any queries please contact: research.dissgea@unipd.it.

Results of the Visiting Scholars Grant 2026 – Mobilities Project

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Visiting Scholars Grants 2026, as part of the
“Mobilities: A transdisciplinary framework for research, international teaching and public
engagement in the Humanities” project (PSD 2023-2027).
After a thorough evaluation of the numerous applications received, the Selection Committee has
identified the following scholars as recipients of the grants:

• Mimi Sheller
• Jen Southern
• Sian Bowen
• Anne Conchon
• Angela Smith

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all candidates for the quality and excellence of the
proposals submitted. The selection was highly competitive, given the high standard of applications.
We thank everyone for their interest in our project and look forward to future opportunities for
collaboration.
The selected candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps.