The main requirement is familiarity with medieval texts written in different Italo-Romance linguistic varieties and with basic Italian lexicographic tools. The program includes a 5 day (from Monday to Friday) training period at the OVI Institute on the use of the OVI resources, the assignment of some TLIO entries, and discussion of relevant issues that may emerge during revision of the entries.
The training activity may lead to publication of the assigned entries, but does not guarantee the award of paid positions. The course is free of charge, but does not cover travel and accommodation expenses. To attend this course, which takes place in the autumn (see below), please send a letter of interest addressed to the OVI Director, Dr Paolo Squillacioti, by the deadline indicated below, following the procedure set out below.
In 2026, the initiative will be organised by Diego Dotto, Rossella Mosti and Zeno Verlato at the OVI headquarters over three consecutive weeks: from 14 to 18 September, from 21 to 25 September, and from 28 September to 2 October; the deadline for applications is 10 July.
For a smooth running of the course, no more than 50 applications will be accepted. In the case of a higher number of applications, a selection will be made taking into account the home universities or institutions which the OVI has agreements with or exchanges, and the research interests of the candidates, consistent with the history of the early Italian language, philology and literature.
You must send via email (direttore@ovi.cnr.it) a letter of interest with CV and accluding a letter of support by a teacher at the unversity or insititution where you graduated or where you are studying; it is also requested to indicate an order of preference for the 4 weeks.
An answer to all questions received will be communicated by the end of July 2026.
