How to apply: a step-by-step guide
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Thank you for your interest in the SITE Program. Please refer to the steps below to understand how out selection process works.
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Step 1: Contact your alma mater's Italian department:
Candidates should get in touch with their college/university to see if it has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Students from institutions outside of the SITE network are welcome to get in touch with us about applying, although priority will be given to partner institutions. If the number of fellowships exceeds the number of applicants from participating institutions, non-MOU applications will be considered. You can find out if your university is part of our network by visiting our U.S. Partners section.
Step 2: Internal Selection (February-March)
MoU universities conduct an internal selection and nominate 1-3 candidates. Each institution is free to organize the internal selection as they wish, keeping in mind that the program is an intercultural experience and can be challenging. Candidates must be flexible, independent, have self-training and self-study skills, be willing to step out of their comfort zone, as well as have a high level of Italian.
Step 3: Online Application (late March to early April)
Nominated candidates will receive the application form directly via email around, with questions regarding their preferences for the internship. This application form wil also provide direction on how to submit the application documents you can find on the right-hand side of this page
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Step 4: Site Ranking and Placement (mid April)
SITE ranks all nominated candidates and begin pairing assistants to schools, taking all needs and preferences into account. Candidates can expect an email with the placement by the end of April.
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Step 5: Acceptance and Contract (ate April)
If accepted, candidates are asked to sign a Declaration of Intent and are bound to the program.
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Resignation:
In case of resignation at any time during the selection process, candidates must notify SITE and their college or university professors immediately. Late resignation is allowed only in exceptional circumstances.
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Copy of the Degree
In order to proceed with the Progetto Formativo (needed for visa purposes), candidates need to email a pdf scanned copy of their diploma to site@gentileschi.it.
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Step 6: Applying for an entry visa
Refer to the Visa and Permesso di Soggiorno section.
Application documents
Before starting the application process, it is important that you check our Requirements. If minimum qualifications are not met, candidates will not be taken into consideration and/or will placed on a waiting list. Directions on when and how to submit thes documents will be provided in the application form those who have been pre-selected by their universities will receive:
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Copy of Passport
Essential for paperwork
Motivation Letter
The letter should be stating: motivation, interest in the program, and a self-introduction. As wonderful as living and working abroad can be, it also comes with its challenges and is definitely a step outside one's comfort zone. Be sure to provide examples or motivation on how you would demonstrate resiliency and professionalism if selected. It may be written either in English or in Italian.
CV or Resume
Can also be in English.
Unofficial Transcript
Including all coursework and grades up to the most recent semester.​
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Copy of Degree (later submission)
Following graduation, candidates must submit a scanned PDF copy of their diploma to site@gentileschi.it. The SITE Program must have proof of graduation and a copy of the degree by no later than mid June.​
