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Istituto Italiano di Scienze Umane The Istituto Italiano di Scienze Umane (SUM) is a public institution devoted to advanced study and research in the various fields of the human and social sciences. It is part of the Italian university system and also works together with other universities in the pursuit of its activities. The institute is based in Florence and Naples, and has a network structure based on five schools of advanced study established at the Universities of Bologna, Florence, Naples 'Federico II', Naples 'L'Orientale', Naples 'Suor Orsola Benincasa' and Siena. The institute promotes and organizes research doctorates at the schools in the network and, in accordance with special agreements, at other universities as well. It awards post-doctoral scholarships as part of a programme to encourage and train young researchers. It also initiates research projects. Doctoral programmes 2007-2010 Universities in the SUM network In conjunction with the University of Siena: Doctoral Programme in Studies on Visual Representation. History, Theory and Production of Arts and Images 5 places, 3 of which are supported by a scholarship For information mail to: [log in to unmask] Doctoral Programme in Anthropology, History and Theory of Culture 8 places, 8 of which are supported by a scholarship For information mail to: [log in to unmask] In conjunction with the University of Bologna: Doctoral Programme in Semiotic Disciplines 7 places, 4 of which are supported by a scholarship For information mail to: [log in to unmask] In conjunction with the University of Florence: Doctoral Programme in Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance With the contribution of the École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris 9 places, 6 of which are supported by a scholarship For information mail to: [log in to unmask] .it Deadline for applications: 20 August 2007 Full text of the call for applications: www.sumitalia.it The date and the venue of the exams will be posted on the internet (www.sumitalia.it) before 31 July 2007. Provision is made in the application procedure for a contribution towards the cost of travel expenses and lodging for foreign candidates admitted to the selection exam. ISTITUTO ITALIANO di SCIENZE UMANE Sede di Firenze: Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza degli Strozzi - 50123 Firenze Tel. 055 2673300 - Fax. 055 2673350 Sede di Napoli: Palazzo Cavalcanti, Via Toledo, 348 - 80134 Napoli Tel. 081 4297510 - Fax. 081 407385