The Scholar will spend up to nine months at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. The Scholar will have close contact with one of the EUI Departments (Economics, History and Civilization, Law, Political and Social Sciences) or the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, which is devoted to interdisciplinary, comparative, and policy research on the major issues on the European integration process, and if suitable, with the Max Weber Programme, currently the largest international postdoctoral training programme in the social sciences. Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in EU studies that is represented through the publication of articles which carry observations, prognoses, or suggestions for current topics important to the transatlantic relationship. Ph.D. required and must be obtained by June 2022 at the latest. A letter of invitation should not be sought. For more info, kindly visit the award website.