Fellowship Program

Deadline: April 8, 2013

About the Program

The intent of the UDP Fellowship Program is to foster increased interest in the study of and specialization in urban design and historic preservation, and the interrelationship between these two areas of planning at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels and for new / emerging professionals.

One fellowship is awarded annually. The term of the fellowship may span anywhere from six months to one year and will include approximately 100 work hours. The fellow will receive a stipend commensurate to the agreed-upon work hours. Fellows conduct their fellowship duties remotely from where they live or attend school. Fellows report directly to the UDP Executive Committee.

Fellow responsibilities will include assisting the UDP Executive Committee with implementing the Division Work Plan such as: 

• Connecting with former members to encourage that they reinstate their membership status. 
• Follow up with members who have volunteered to help the Division and connect with each in an effort to match volunteer opportunities with volunteer interests. 
• Canvas professionals in the fields of urban design and preservation to identify trends. Compare academic trends to practice trends.  Then, apply this information to division member benefits such as webinars, case studies, articles for publication in the UDP quarterly newsletter, and other benefits. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants shall meet the requirements set forth below under Category 1 or Category 2.

1. Student currently enrolled in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of an undergraduate urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, history, architectural history, or historic preservation program, or enrolled in a graduate urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, history, architectural history, or historic preservation program (Masters degree or PhD level), and student member of APA and UDP, or division-only student member of UDP.
2. New / Emerging Professional having completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, history, architectural history, or historic preservation after December 31, 2011, and professional member of APA and UDP, or division-only member of UDP.

Application Requirements

A complete UPD Fellowship application package shall include the following:

• A completed application form. 
• A 2-page personal and background statement written by the applicant, describing his / her previous experience and interest in a career in planning/urban design/preservation, and describing what impact the student wants to make in the planning/urban design/preservation field;
• One letter of recommendation in support of the applicant and his / her career goals;
• Official transcripts of current course of study (for currently enrolled students), to be requested by the applicant with adequate time for receipt by the Fellowship Administrator, or a copy of an acceptance letter from a graduate program in an allowable field (for recently admitted incoming students); or copy of diploma as proof of graduation; and
• Resume / curriculum vitae detailing work experience and academic accomplishments.

Application Deadline

Please forward 2013 Fellowship applications to Rebecca Leonard at rleonard@designworkshop.com by April 8, 2013. The UDP Division at their annual Business Meeting in Chicago will evaluate applicants on Monday April 15, from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Any Division members and EC members in attendance can vote to select the next Fellow.

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