Applications are now open for the annual SIS EDI Excellence Awards. The awards are designed to celebrate actions made towards increasing access, diversity and inclusivity within the discipline of Italian Studies. There are two awards you are invited to apply for:
1) one in the category of “Students” (undergraduates and taught postgraduates);
2) one in the category of “Staff and Researchers” (PhD students, early career academics, and faculty members).
Applications can be made through a process of nomination or self-nomination. In both cases, they should be accompanied by a brief supporting statement by either the applicant’s Head of Department, EDI Lead or equivalent staff member who can attest to the value and significance of the actions described (up to 200 words). The applicant should also provide a statement (of up to 500 words) detailing the action/s undertaken, the reach and significance for Italian Studies, and the beneficiaries of the actions. The applicant should be a member of the Society in good standing.
The Excellence Awards will both carry a small financial prize (£125 book tokens).
Example areas of action may include but are not limited to:
– curriculum work and development;
– actions to make research inclusive (e.g. enhancing access to publications / events);
– pedagogical methods;
– actions to make the research environment more inclusive;
– outreach actions with the aim of widening access.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be sent to the SIS EDI coordinator, Dr Erica Bellia (eb450@st-andrews.ac.uk), by Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Applications will be assessed by the EDI coordinator and members of the SIS Executive Committee, and winners will be announced at the January AGM.
Please feel free to share this call with students and, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with Dr Erica Bellia (email address above).