THE GILES WORSLEY ROME FELLOWSHIP supports research in architectural history. It is open to architectural historians and architects at an early or transformative stage of their careers whose work in architectural or urban history would be enriched by the opportunity to spend three months at the British School at Rome, engaging directly with buildings and spaces in and around the city that relate to their research.

The research undertaken at the BSR may form part of a larger project but should be presented at the end of the fellowship as a self-contained piece of work. The Giles Worsley Fellow will have access to the extensive resources of the BSR Library and Archive and will be part of a vibrant community of artists and scholars, contributing to and benefitting from the intellectual and social exchange that is central to life at the BSR.

The fellowship offers:

*   board and accommodation in a study-bedroom for three months (September-December 2026)
    
*   a monthly research grant of £1000
    
*   full staff support, including with access to special collections, libraries, museums, and sites not normally open to the public
    
*   Italian language lessons on site
    
*   Opportunities to participate in site visits, workshops, seminars, and our public events programme

Giles Worsley Rome Fellowship

THE ROME SCHOLARSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE is awarded to a postgraduate student in architecture or an early-career architect who has demonstrated exceptional promise, whether through their academic work or in the first stages of professional practice. The scholarship offers six months at the British School at Rome (BSR) to pursue a self-directed programme of research.

The research may focus on Rome or other parts of Italy and can take various forms, including an architectural project, a theoretical study, a historical investigation, or a combination of these approaches. The award-holder will benefit from access to the BSR’s renowned Library and Archive, while also becoming part of our vibrant community of artists and scholars, sharing in the intellectual and social exchange that is central to life at the BSR.

We welcome applications from individuals whose backgrounds are underrepresented at the BSR, including (but not limited to) people from Black, Asian, and other racially and ethnically minoritised communities.

THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS

*   board and accommodation at the BSR for six months (January-June 2027)
    
*   a monthly research grant of £1000
    
*   full staff support, including access to special collections, libraries, museums, and sites not normally open to the public
    
*   Italian language lessons on site
    
*   24/7 access to the BSR library
    
*   opportunities to participate in site visits, workshops, seminars, and our public events programme

Rome Residency in Architecture

THE ROBERT ADAM ROME SCHOLARSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE offers architects and scholars the opportunity to explore the tradition and evolution of classical architecture in Rome and across Italy, including its relationship to urban form. The scholarship provides a three-month residency at the British School at Rome (BSR), where the award-holder will pursue a self-directed programme of research. This may take many forms — from drawing, measuring, or design studies, to theoretical or historical investigations, or a combination of these approaches — all centred on the tradition and development of classical architecture. The award-holder will have privileged access to the BSR’s renowned Library and Archive, and will join its vibrant community of artists and scholars — benefitting from, and contributing to, the rich intellectual and social exchange that lies at the heart of life at the BSR.

At the end of the residency, the scholar will produce a final report or portfolio with the specific aim of informing and inspiring contemporary architectural practice.

We would welcome applications from individuals whose backgrounds are underrepresented at the BSR.

THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS

*   a research and travel grant of £1000 per month
    
*   room and board at the BSR for 3 months (Jan-March 2027)
    
*   full staff support, including with access to special collections, libraries, museums, and sites not normally open to the public
    
*   Italian language lessons on site
    
*   24/7 access to the BSR library
    
*   opportunities to participate in site visits, workshops, seminars, and our public events programme

Robert Adam Rome Scholarship in Architecture

This is an exciting opportunity for a studio-based artist living and working in North West England to spend three months at the British School at Rome (early January to late March 2027).

The residency allows artists to focus on their practice, free from everyday pressures and distractions, with accommodation, meals and the support of BSR staff all provided. Artists live and work within the BSR’s vibrant international research community, against the backdrop of the splendid, eternally fascinating capital city of Rome.

**The residency offers:**

*   A monthly stipend of £1500 for three months
    
*   A travel grant of £500
    
*   Full support by BSR Staff, including by our dedicated Visual Arts Residency and Program Curator
    
*   Facilitated access to archives, sites, and museum collections not normally open to the public
    
*   Weekly Italian language lessons on site
    
*   24/7 access to the BSR library
    
*   Regular site visits, workshops, seminars, public events programme
    
*   Opportunities to collaborate with local artists and groups and to participate in BSR Open Studios

Rebecca Scott Rome Residency 

The BSR is delighted to collaborate with the Bridget Riley Art Foundation to offer this exciting opportunity for an exceptional early- to mid-career artist working within the disciplines of painting, drawing and/or sculpture to spend six months at the British School in Rome (September 2026 to March 2027).

THE ROME RESIDENCY OFFERS

*   board and accommodation in a purpose-designed residential studio at the BSR
    
*   a grant of £1,500 per month.
    
*   a grant of £500 towards visa expenses and/or shipment of work at the end of the residency
    
*   full staff support, including with access to special collections and archives
    
*   Italian language lessons on site
    
*   24/7 access to the BSR library
    
*   opportunities to attend site visits, workshops, seminars, and our public events programme
    
*   opportunities to collaborate with local artists and groups
    
*   opportunities to participate in open studios

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