The Moore Family Fellowship in The Making of the American Landscape
The Moore Family Fellowship in The Making of the American Landscape supports graduate researchers studying man-made landscape changes since 1776 to illuminate the projects and people that shaped America.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000; one or more successful applicants
Summary: Supports graduate research on significant man-made changes to the American landscape since 1776.
Key Information: Fellows must develop their thesis into a monograph within one year of receiving the fellowship.
Description
Administered by the Garden Club of America (GCA) and endowed by the Moore Family, this fellowship supports research into significant man-made changes to the American landscape since 1776. It funds site visits and access to other resources that bring research subjects to life, expanding understanding of the ambitious projects and diverse people who shaped the landscape.
Projects may draw on historic preservation, architectural history, landscape architecture, infrastructure history, American studies, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and related disciplines. Research should illuminate both landscape alterations and the individual characteristics of those involved, from leaders to craftsmen and manual laborers. Fellows are expected to approach topics fairly and academically, including controversial projects. The fellowship does not require or prioritize research focused on social justice outcomes.
