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Research

The Norwegian Institute in Rome promotes collaboration between researchers at the University of Oslo, partner institutions in Norway, and leading international research centres in Italy.

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This is what we offer:

  • Access to research resources across Italy
  • Use of the institute’s specialized library and archives
  • Practical support for research stays in Rome

     

  • Support in organizing lectures, research seminars, and academic conferences
  • Connections to international research networks in Italy
  • A lively academic community fostering constructive scholarly exchange

Research grants

  • DNIR's grant for young researchers
    • Support for master's students and young researchers who would benefit from a research stay in Rome. Application deadlines 15 May and 15 October.
  • The Ella and Eystein Magnus Grant
    • Support for master's students in archaeology and art history at Norwegian universities. Application deadlines 15 May and 15 October.

Apartments for researchers

The Norwegian Institute in Rome offers accommodation in two different apartments for researchers and teachers employed by partner institutions.

  • The Institute apartment in Viale Trenta Aprile 33, Gianicolo
  • Siri Sandes studio in Via Raffaelo Giovagnoli 24, Monteverde Vecchio

Research profile

Researchers affiliated with the institute have expertise in art history, archaeology, philology and history. We work from antiquity up to the present day, with a particular focus on the cultural history of the Mediterranean region.

The institute’s library and archives are the subject of ongoing research and constitute important resources for both internal and external projects.

The Norwegian Institute in Rome is happy to act as a partner in national and international projects. Please contact us to discuss collaboration.

Publications

The L'Orange annual lecture

An annual lecture is held in memory of Hans Peter L'Orange, the founder of the Institute of Rome. The lecture is open for all. 

ACTA – the journal of the Institute

ACTA is the Norwegian Institute in Rome’s journal, and publishes articles about the Mediterranean regions archaeology, art history and within the Institute’s broader interdisciplinary mission.