LAF Research Grant in Honor of Deb Mitchell
LAF Research Grant in Honor of Deb Mitchell supports practitioners and academic researchers in generating knowledge relevant to landscape design to strengthen the capacity and impact of professional practice.
Funder: Landscape Architecture Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST (Pre-proposals) | March 1, 2027 (Invited full proposals)
Funding Amounts: One $25,000 grant for 12 or 18 months, beginning summer or fall 2027
Summary: Supports research that generates knowledge and insights relevant to landscape architecture design practice.
Key Information: At least one principal investigator must meet landscape architecture training, current field involvement, and professional English proficiency requirements.
Description
The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) awards this annual grant to support research that strengthens the capacity and impact of landscape architecture practice. Established through Debra Mitchell’s bequest and additional support from SmithGroup, the program honors her commitment to research as a vital part of professional practice. It aims to raise the profile of research within the profession and create opportunities for collaboration between practitioners and academic or research institutions.
Research should address one or more topic areas: sustainability, climate change mitigation or adaptation, resilience, social equity, health and well-being, urbanization, biodiversity, landscape performance, the economic case for sustainable landscapes, design advocacy, design as research, and design innovation. Projects must generate knowledge and insights relevant to design practice.
