Scholarships are available for Palestinian students to participate in three training courses offered by Sapienza University of Rome for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
The scholarships provide a full exemption from the participation fee, allowing Palestinian students to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in the protection, documentation and preservation of cultural heritage.
Applications are open for the following three training courses.
Preserving the Past: Preliminary Techniques in Archaeological Material Diagnostics and Conservation
The course focuses on the diagnostics and conservation of archaeological materials, from stone and ceramics to metals, with training in cataloguing, digital surveying, 3D techniques and non-invasive diagnostics.
The course is implemented within the framework of AICS Project AID 013117, supporting the restoration and enhancement of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Terra Sancta Museum.
More information and applications.
From Field to File: Theories and Techniques for Reading Structures and Landscape
Combining traditional methodologies with digital tools, the course focuses on the surveying and analysis of architectural structures and landscapes, with particular attention to the historical and geographical context of Jerusalem.
Participants will explore GIS, cartography, remote sensing and digital modelling. The course is also implemented within the framework of AICS Project AID 013117.
More information and applications
Archives and Libraries: History, Traditions and Preservation
The course is dedicated to the knowledge and preservation of written cultural heritage held in archives and libraries, combining theoretical lessons with practical activities on preventive conservation, materials, ethical principles and international guidelines.
More information and applications
Scholarships and Application Deadline
All three courses award 10 CFU and are part of Sapienza University of Rome’s 2026/2027 educational offer.
Scholarships providing a full exemption from the participation fee are available for Palestinian students for all three courses.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult the official course pages above for detailed information on the programmes, eligibility requirements and application procedures.