Landscape Architecture The Moore Family Fellowship in The Making of the American Landscape
This fellowship funds graduate research on major man-made changes to the American landscape since 1776, supporting interdisciplinary studies and requiring a monograph within one year.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 | February 1, 2026 | February 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellowship; typically 1 or more awards annually; 1-year project period
Summary: Supports graduate research on significant man-made changes to the American landscape since 1776, fostering deeper understanding of its diversity and evolution.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply for one GCA scholarship per year; U.S. citizens/permanent residents enrolled at U.S. institutions only.
Description
This fellowship aims to promote, expand, and enrich research into significant man-made changes to the American landscape since 1776. Endowed by the Moore Family, the award supports graduate students whose work deepens understanding of the nation's evolving landscape, highlighting both celebrated and controversial projects and the diverse individuals involved. The fellowship encourages research from a range of disciplines, including historic preservation, architectural history, landscape architecture, infrastructure, American studies, civil and environmental engineering, and related fields. Recipients are expected to develop their thesis into a monograph within one year, with writing assistance provided and the final work added to a growing collection.
