Call for Applications: Rethinking the Origins of Political – Economy in the European World: Needs, Justice, and the Wealth of Nations

TURIN HUMANITIES PROGRAMME

5th CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – 2024

2025-2027 RESEARCH CYCLE

Rethinking the Origins of Political Economy in the European World: Needs, Justice, and the Wealth of Nations

Applications must be submitted by February 17, 2025 (12.00 PM CET).

A PDF version of this call, and the terms and conditions of the grant, can be found under these links:

Fondazione 1563 is pleased to launch the fifth call for applications to award up to 4 two-year fellowships for advanced studies on Rethinking the Origins of Political Economy in the European World: Needs, Justice, and the Wealth of Nations.

The Director of Studies for this programme (2025-2027) will be Sophus Reinert, T.J. Dermot Dunphy Professor of Business Administration and of History in the Business, Government, and the International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School and in the History Department and Harvard University.

For information and questions please email: info@fondazione1563.it.

Applicants are invited to submit research project proposals of a maximum of 3000 words, plus bibliography. Projects are expected to engage with one or more aspects of the general research framework Rethinking the Origins of Political Economy in the European World: Needs, Justice, and the Wealth of Nations.

Candidates are invited to propose projects addressing any aspect of the cultural, economic, political, social, and intellectual implications of the evolving relationship between human needs, rights, and the commercialization of society in the long eighteenth century. The broader objective of the project is not merely to deepen our understanding of the origins of political economy as a historical phenomenon, but to examine the diverse historical canons through which it was shaped and the processes of international competition, emulation, and translation that enriched and transformed its development.

Proposals should engage thoughtfully with the complex and often contentious dimensions of this history, recognizing its enduring significance for contemporary debates and practices. Details of the research framework can be found here.

In addition to the research proposal, applicants must submit their Curriculum vitae et studiorum and:

an article-length piece of writing, published or unpublished, which demonstrates innovative thinking (written in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish) and
the contact information of two scholars familiar with the applicant’s work and willing to act as their referees (one of whom can be their PhD supervisor); only the referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Fondazione 1563.

Successful candidates will carry out their individual research projects under the supervision of the Director of Studies. They will also collaborate to the organization of activities such as seminars, conferences, exhibitions and summer schools, during which they will be invited to share their research projects with a wider community of academics as well as students and the general public.

ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS

The call is open to applicants holding a doctorate in History or in any discipline in the Humanities.

Applicants who will be awarded their doctoral title before 30 September, 2025 are also eligible to apply. Applicants should normally be within 7 years of the award of their Ph.D.

They must be fluent in English, both spoken and written. English will be the working language of THP.

There are no nationality requirements.

Fondazione 1563 encourages applications from scholars of all backgrounds. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

FELLOWSHIP GRANTS

Each of the 4 Fellowships consists of an overall grant of € 60.000 (before taxes) to be paid according to the terms and conditions available here.

The grant covers a period of two years, from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2027.

These grants may not be held in conjunction with any other award.

Fellows will be required to reside in Turin for at least seven months per calendar year. All the activities of the program will take place in person, and the presence of the fellows is expected.

If a fellow is awarded any other grant during the THP fellowship, Fondazione 1563 reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the remaining part of the grant to be disbursed.

For any further information on the grants please refer to the THP Terms and Conditions of Grant, that can be found here.

HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Applications must be submitted online by filling in the form available on the website of Fondazione 1563 under Fondazione1563.it/Bandi/EN-THP-2024. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.

For the application instructions please visit the following page.

Applications must be submitted by February 17, 2025 (12.00 PM CET).