Call for applications for the awarding of n. 1 Research Grant

Effective 18 March 2026 – Expiry 31 July 2026

The General Archive of the Carmelite Order (hereinafter AGOC) announces a selection for Titles e Project for the conferment of research grant, named in memory of the archivist Fr. Emanuele Boaga, OCarm, for carrying out research historical, historical-religious, philological or archival concerning the Carmelite Order. The research must be conducted using the AGOC's heritage and will aim to produce a scientific work (article, monograph, edition of sources, inventory, etc.). The scientific commission will reserve the right to evaluate the publication of such a work in the scientific journals or collections of the Carmelite Order.

Cheque amount 5,500 euros gross

The winner will operate under a self-employed agreement, free from any subordinate ties. They will not be integrated into the Archive's organisational structure or activities and will have the liberty to organise their research freely, including from home. Taxes and any social security contributions will be determined based on the winner's fiscal and social security regime (VAT number or separate management). For this reason, the selected winner must inform the Archive's administration of their fiscal situation upon acceptance of the grant.

Cheque compatible with other benefits or work income.

Duration: 9 months (1 November 2026 – 31 July 2027), during which the assignee will be free to independently organise the timings and methods of the research.