The ISSNAF Young Investigator Awards are awarded every year to outstanding, early career Italian researchers who work in the United States or Canada in recognition of their significant and innovative contributions to their field of study.

Established in 2021 by RnB4Culture, the Young Investigator RnB4Culture 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.

Prizes
- Winners receive a prize of $3,000.
- Winners and Finalists receive a travel and lodging award to attend the ISSNAF Annual Event 2023 at the Embassy of Italy in Washington.
- Winners and Finalists receive public recognition of their accomplishments via the ISSNAF website and social media.

Eligibility Requirements
1. Italian citizenship;
2. Current affiliation with a research institution in the United States or Canada;
3. PhD received in 2016 or later.
ISSNAF reserves the right to exclude any applicants not meeting standards of good scholarship and integrity.

Application Procedure: Submit your application here.

Award Chair: Prof. Claudio Fogu, University of California Santa Barbara

For general information on the Young Awards, please visit www.issnaf.org or contact [email protected] with any questions.