Established in 2021 by RnB4Culture, this award recognizes the vibrancy of research in Italian culture and its evolving nature expressed in a variety of ways such as innovative uses of technology, or originality of approach, or contribution to wider questions and trends in the Humanities at large.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1) Italian citizenship;
2) Primary current affiliation with a research institution in the United States or Canada.
3) PhD degree received or Medical/Veterinary Residency completed in 2018 or later (exceptions may be considered for career interruptions)
PRIZE AND RECOGNITION
– Winners receive a prize of $3,000.
– Winners and Finalists receive a travel and lodging award to attend the ISSNAF Annual Event at the Embassy of Italy in Washington where they present their research during a poster session
– Winners and Finalists receive public recognition of their accomplishments via the ISSNAF social media.
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Call is now open: ISSNAF YI Awards 2026
• Candidates apply by completing a dedicated application form and submitting their curriculum vitae, a research summary, a description of their personal contributions, and two reference letters.
• Applications are reviewed and assessed based on the quality and impact of each candidate’s research.
• For each award, shortlisted candidates present their work to a distinguished jury during virtual oral presentations. Three finalists are ultimately selected.
Apply here https://go.issnaf.org/YI-Awards-2026
Deadline: August 9, 2026
