The Society of Architectural Historians initiated the SAH Indigenous Architecture Affiliate Group in 2023. A primary aim of the group is to build a community of scholars whose work focuses on Indigenous architecture anywhere in the world. To encourage and support scholarship in this field, SAH is offering two Indigenous Architecture Fellowships to assist in attendance at the Society of Architectural Historians Annual International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, April 30–May 4, 2025.
The Awards
Each fellowship award is up to $1,000 to be used to offset expenses of attending the conference such as lodging, registration and travel. Fellowships may be a reimbursable stipend, or expenses directly paid by SAH. The award includes a commitment of mentorship during the conference from one or more members of the SAH Indigenous Architecture Affiliate Group. SAH offers one year of digital membership to fellows. Two awards will be offered for 2025.
Criteria for Application
Scholars and graduate students researching and writing on Indigenous architecture, landscape architecture, or planning anywhere in the world — as well as practitioners and community advocates working with Indigenous communities — are eligible to apply. We are especially interested in supporting scholars who identify as a member or Elder of an Indigenous community. All topics of research related to Indigenous architecture will be considered by the fellowship committee. SAH membership is not required to apply for this Fellowship.
Expectations and Reporting Requirements
Fellows are expected to be present for the duration of the conference and attend all events included in the basic registration fee. Fellows will be required to submit a 300-word reflection (that may include images) following the conference to the SAH office and the SAH Indigenous Architecture Affiliate Group mentor(s). This information will be presented to the Indigenous Architecture Affiliate Group and form a contribution to the SAH Blog.
Application Details
To apply you will need:
Statement of Interest. Tell us who you are, why you would like to participate in the SAH conference, how you expect to benefit from the conference, and how attending the SAH conference might impact your career in the long run. One page, 300 words.
Current CV (2 pages max) in Word or PDF format. Please include your contact information on this document.
Submit your materials via Dropbox using the link below. Please name your two files as follows: "YourLastName_Statement" and "YourLastName_CV".
