Who can apply?
- Master’s students in archaeology and art history enrolled in programs at Norwegian higher education institutions.
- Master’s students enrolled in related fields, such as architecture or classical philology.
The application must include:
- Short project description (1–3 pages)
- Cover letter including:
- Explanation of the benefit of a stay in Rome
- Proposed dates for the stay
- Information on whether support is being sought from other funding sources
- Budget for the stay
- CV and academic transcript
- A reference from a supervisor recommending a study stay in Rome
Applicants must be affiliated with Norwegian universities. The grant is intended to help cover travel and living expenses. The amount awarded will depend on the quality of the applicant’s project and the length of the stay.
Recipients of the Ella and Eystein Magnus Grant will be provided a workspace at the Institute and are asked to present their project at one of the Institute’s regular seminars. They are also requested to submit a work report within three months of the end of their stay to the grant’s chair, Institute Director Han Lamers, describing how the funds were used and what was gained from the stay at the Institute.
How to submit an application?
Applications with attachments should be sent electronically to the grant’s chair, Institute Director Han Lamers.
Application deadlines: 15 May (for the Autumn term) and 15 October (for the Spring term).
In 2026, the application deadline has been extended to 20 October