RECRUITMENT

No, Villa Medici does not offer civic service, work-study programs or VIA (Volontariat International en Administration).

Yes, it is possible to send an unsolicited application via the contact form (see: Working at Villa Medici): link. However, Villa Medici receives a large number of applications, so it is advisable to respond to current job or internship offers, which can be found here: link.

The majority of Villa Medici contracts are governed by local law (Italian law).

Internships last a maximum of 6 months.

Yes, an internship contract with a professional training institution is compulsory.

For most contract and internship positions, a good command of Italian is required. However, some positions require an excellent command of Italian.

Your application, including a CV and covering letter, must be written in French, unless otherwise specified in the call for applications.

Villa Medici will cover the cost of a round-trip ticket between mainland France and Rome for interns receiving a French higher education grant at level 0 bis or above. These interns also have priority access to shared accommodation at Villa Medici, which may be allocated to them free of charge.

Yes, it may be possible for interns to share accommodation at Villa Medici. However, accommodation capacity is limited and cannot accommodate all interns. Interns on Villa Medici’s equal opportunity scholarship scheme have priority access to accommodation.

No, it is not possible to be housed at Villa Medici as part of a contract position.