H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship
Forecasted
The H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship from the Society of Architectural Historians funds 3–12 months of independent travel for emerging scholars to explore and reflect on architecture worldwide.
Funder: Society of Architectural Historians
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application submission deadline — projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,250 (3 months) to $81,000 (12 months); non-renewable; paid in quarterly installments
Summary: Supports emerging scholars in architecture or related fields with funding for 3–12 months of immersive, independent travel focused on personal and professional growth.
Key Information: Not for degree or publication research; requires terminal degree awarded Jan 1, 2021–June 30, 2026.
Description
The H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship, administered by the Society of Architectural Historians, is a prestigious program designed for recent graduates or emerging scholars in architecture and related built environment fields. The fellowship provides funding for a continuous period of three to twelve months of independent travel, encouraging recipients to engage in personal enrichment and professional development by observing, reading, writing, photographing, and sketching. Rather than supporting research for academic degrees or publications, the fellowship aims to foster firsthand experience of architecture and landscapes, deep reflection on the profession, and the development of insights that will inform future contributions to the field.
