The American Academy in Rome offers full-term predoctoral Rome Prize fellowships (of approximately ten months) in the categories listed above. These fellowships are meant to provide scholars with the necessary time to research and write their doctoral dissertations. Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must have fulfilled all pre-dissertation requirements; they should also have preferably completed a draft of the first chapter of their dissertation, by the application deadline. A proposal describing the project to be undertaken is required. Writing samples must also be submitted. This may be up to twenty pages and should be in the proposed field of study. Also needed are three reference letters from professionals acquainted with you and your work. Recommenders will be asked to submit their letters electronically through our online system. The deadline for applications is November 1. Applications will also be accepted between November 2 and 15 for an additional fee. Applicants who are selected as finalists will be contacted three to four weeks prior to the interview date scheduled for their category. Please visit the award's website for more information.