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Here's one of the best offers to come across our desk in a while. The American Academy in Rome is accepting applications for their Rome Prize, with a deadline of Nov 1, 2007. The Academy is a leading center for independent study and advanced research in the arts and the humanities, and they offer up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years. Rome Prize winners reside at the Academy's eleven-acre center in Rome and receive room and board, a study or studio, and a stipend. Stipends for six-month fellowships are $11,500 and stipends for eleven-month fellowships are $23,000.

While the majority of the fellowships are awarded in various disciplines related to the humanities (literature, ancient studies, etc.), they also offer awards specifically for design and architecture. The awards are competitive, but not overwhelmingly so. The odds are no harder than an entry-level job at any top design firm, and probably better. So get your independent study cap on and submit a proposal. A one-year paid residence in Rome to pursue your passion in design is a great opportunity! Download guidelines and application forms from the Academy’s website at www.aarome.org.

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